How to pronounce melphalan
Say it like MEL-fuh-lan. Melphalan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- fuh
- lan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melphalan 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of melphalan
American and British speakers say melphalan in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛlfəlæn/ in the US and /ˈmɛlfəlæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-fuh-lan.
What does melphalan mean?
- A particular drug used in chemotherapy.
Questions about saying melphalan
How do you pronounce melphalan?
Say MEL-fuh-lan. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛlfəlæn/. In British English it is /ˈmɛlfəlæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melphalan?
Melphalan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · fuh · lan.
Do Americans and Brits say melphalan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛlfəlæn/ and the British form is /ˈmɛlfəlæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.