How to pronounce melittin
Say it like muh-LIT-un. Melittin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT).
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- muh
- LIT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melittin 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.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of melittin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: meh-LIT-in.
What does melittin mean?
- A peptide, containing 26 amino acids, which is present in bee venom and has been used experimentally as an antibacterial agent, especially against penicillin-resistant bacteria.
Words that rhyme with melittin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of melittin.
Questions about saying melittin
How do you pronounce melittin?
Say muh-LIT-un. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɪtən/. In British English it is /mɛˈlɪtɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melittin?
Melittin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT). Broken into parts: muh · LIT · un.
Is melittin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /mɛˈlɪtɪn/ (meh-LIT-in).