How to pronounce meloschisis
Say it like mih-LOS-kih-sis. Meloschisis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS).
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- mih
- LOS
- kih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meloschisis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of meloschisis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mih-LOS-kih-sis.
What does meloschisis mean?
- A congenital fissure of the face or cheek.
Questions about saying meloschisis
How do you pronounce meloschisis?
Say mih-LOS-kih-sis. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈlɑskɪsɪs/. In British English it is /mɪˈlɒskɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meloschisis?
Meloschisis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS). Broken into parts: mih · LOS · kih · sis.
Is meloschisis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɪˈlɒskɪsɪs/ (mih-LOS-kih-sis).