How to pronounce melanin
Say it like MEL-uh-nin. Melanin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- uh
- nin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melanin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ninKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of melanin
American and British speakers say melanin in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛlənɪn/ in the US and /ˈmɛlənɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-uh-nin.
What does melanin mean?
- Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.
Questions about saying melanin
How do you pronounce melanin?
Say MEL-uh-nin. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛlənɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmɛlənɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melanin?
Melanin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · uh · nin.
Do Americans and Brits say melanin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛlənɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmɛlənɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.