How to pronounce scalenus
Say it like skay-LEE-nus. Scalenus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- skay
- LEE
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scalenus 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scalenus
American and British speakers say scalenus in essentially the same way: /skeɪˈlinəs/ in the US and /skəˈliːnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: skuh-LEE-nus.
What does scalenus mean?
- Alternative form of scalene muscle.
Words that rhyme with scalenus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scalenus.
Questions about saying scalenus
How do you pronounce scalenus?
Say skay-LEE-nus. The American pronunciation is /skeɪˈlinəs/. In British English it is /skəˈliːnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scalenus?
Scalenus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: skay · LEE · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say scalenus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skeɪˈlinəs/ and the British form is /skəˈliːnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.