How to pronounce melatonins
Say it like mel-uh-TOH-ninz. Melatonins has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- mel
- uh
- TOH
- ninz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melatonins 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.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ninzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of melatonins
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mel-uh-TOH-ninz.
What does melatonins mean?
- plural of melatonin How to pronounce melatonin
Questions about saying melatonins
How do you pronounce melatonins?
Say mel-uh-TOH-ninz. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪnz/. In British English it is /ˌmɛləˈtəʊnɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melatonins?
Melatonins has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: mel · uh · TOH · ninz.
Is melatonins 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 /ˌmɛləˈtəʊnɪnz/ (mel-uh-TOH-ninz).