How to pronounce membranous
Say it like MEM-bruh-nus. Membranous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEM).
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- MEM
- bruh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Membranous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of membranous
American and British speakers say membranous in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛmbrənəs/ in the US and /ˈmɛmbrənəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEM-bruh-nus.
What does membranous mean?
- Having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane.
- Accompanying the formation of a usually abnormal membrane or membranous layer.
- Thin, pliable, and often transparent.
Where does membranous come from?
From Middle French membraneux; equivalent to membrane + -ous.
Questions about saying membranous
How do you pronounce membranous?
Say MEM-bruh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛmbrənəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɛmbrənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in membranous?
Membranous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEM). Broken into parts: MEM · bruh · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say membranous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛmbrənəs/ and the British form is /ˈmɛmbrənəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.