How to pronounce scaleni
Say it like skay-LEE-ny. Scaleni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- skay
- LEE
- ny
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scaleni pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of scaleni
American and British speakers say scaleni in essentially the same way: /skeɪˈliˌnaɪ/ in the US and /skeɪˈliːˌnaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: skay-LEE-ny.
What does scaleni mean?
- plural of scalenus How to pronounce scalenus
Questions about saying scaleni
How do you pronounce scaleni?
Say skay-LEE-ny. The American pronunciation is /skeɪˈliˌnaɪ/. In British English it is /skeɪˈliːˌnaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scaleni?
Scaleni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: skay · LEE · ny.
Do Americans and Brits say scaleni the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skeɪˈliˌnaɪ/ and the British form is /skeɪˈliːˌnaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.