How to pronounce melanite
Say it like MEL-uh-nyte. Melanite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- uh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melanite 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.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of melanite
American and British speakers say melanite in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛləˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈmɛləˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-uh-nyte.
What does melanite mean?
- A black variety of andradite.
Questions about saying melanite
How do you pronounce melanite?
Say MEL-uh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛləˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɛləˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melanite?
Melanite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · uh · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say melanite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛləˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmɛləˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.