How to pronounce melanoma
Say it like mel-uh-NOH-muh. Melanoma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH).
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- mel
- uh
- NOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melanoma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- melGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of melanoma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mel-uh-NOH-muh.
What does melanoma mean?
- A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.
Where does melanoma come from?
From melano- + -oma.
Words that rhyme with melanoma
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Questions about saying melanoma
How do you pronounce melanoma?
Say mel-uh-NOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛləˈnoʊmə/. In British English it is /ˌmɛləˈnəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melanoma?
Melanoma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH). Broken into parts: mel · uh · NOH · muh.
Is melanoma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌmɛləˈnəʊmə/ (mel-uh-NOH-muh).