How to pronounce mesilect
Say it like MES-ih-lekt. Mesilect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES).
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- MES
- ih
- lekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesilect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lektKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mesilect
American and British speakers say mesilect in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛsɪlɛkt/ in the US and /ˈmɛsɪlɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MES-ih-lekt.
What does mesilect mean?
- Alternative spelling of mesolect.
Where does mesilect come from?
From mesi- + -lect. An etymologically inconsistent concatenation, occurring perhaps due to the influence of basilect.
Questions about saying mesilect
How do you pronounce mesilect?
Say MES-ih-lekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛsɪlɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈmɛsɪlɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesilect?
Mesilect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES). Broken into parts: MES · ih · lekt.
Do Americans and Brits say mesilect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛsɪlɛkt/ and the British form is /ˈmɛsɪlɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.