How to pronounce melena
Say it like muh-LEE-nuh. Melena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- muh
- LEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of melena
American and British speakers say melena in essentially the same way: /məˈlinə/ in the US and /məˈliːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LEE-nuh.
What does melena mean?
- The passage of dark, tarry stools containing blood, a result of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Words that rhyme with melena
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of melena.
Questions about saying melena
How do you pronounce melena?
Say muh-LEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /məˈlinə/. In British English it is /məˈliːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melena?
Melena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: muh · LEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say melena the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlinə/ and the British form is /məˈliːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.