How to pronounce melinite
Say it like MEL-ih-nyte. Melinite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- ih
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melinite 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of melinite
American and British speakers say melinite in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛlɪnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈmɛlɪnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-ih-nyte.
What does melinite mean?
- A yellow clay mineral from Bavaria.
- An explosive containing picric acid and guncotton.
Questions about saying melinite
How do you pronounce melinite?
Say MEL-ih-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛlɪnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɛlɪnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melinite?
Melinite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · ih · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say melinite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛlɪnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmɛlɪnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.