How to pronounce meninges
Say it like muh-NIN-jees. Meninges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIN).
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- muh
- NIN
- jees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meninges 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.
- NINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jeesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of meninges
American and British speakers say meninges in essentially the same way: /məˈnɪndʒis/ in the US and /məˈnɪndʒis/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-NIN-jees.
What does meninges mean?
- The three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord.
- plural of meninx How to pronounce meninx
Questions about saying meninges
How do you pronounce meninges?
Say muh-NIN-jees. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɪndʒis/. In British English it is /məˈnɪndʒis/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meninges?
Meninges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIN). Broken into parts: muh · NIN · jees.
Do Americans and Brits say meninges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈnɪndʒis/ and the British form is /məˈnɪndʒis/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.