How to pronounce sirenomelia
Say it like sy-ruh-noh-MEE-lee-uh. Sirenomelia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEE).
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- sy
- ruh
- noh
- MEE
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sirenomelia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sirenomelia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-ruh-noh-MEE-lee-uh.
What does sirenomelia mean?
- A rare congenital deformity in which the legs are fused together, giving them the appearance of a mermaid's tail.
Words that rhyme with sirenomelia
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Questions about saying sirenomelia
How do you pronounce sirenomelia?
Say sy-ruh-noh-MEE-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪrənoʊˈmiliə/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪrənəʊˈmiːliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sirenomelia?
Sirenomelia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEE). Broken into parts: sy · ruh · noh · MEE · lee · uh.
Is sirenomelia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsaɪrənəʊˈmiːliə/ (sy-ruh-noh-MEE-lee-uh).