How to pronounce meline
Say it like MEL-eyen. Meline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- eyen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meline 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.
- eyenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of meline
American and British speakers say meline in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈmɛlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-eyen.
What does meline mean?
- Having the qualities of or relating to a badger.
Where does meline come from?
From Latin mēlīnus.
Questions about saying meline
How do you pronounce meline?
Say MEL-eyen. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmɛlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meline?
Meline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · eyen.
Do Americans and Brits say meline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmɛlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.