How to Pronounce Melanoma

To pronounce "melanoma", say MEL-an-om-a — 4 syllables, IPA /mɛləˈnoʊmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/mɛləˈnoʊmə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “melanoma”

"melanoma" has 4 syllables: mel-an-om-a. It rhymes with soma and aroma, if that helps it stick.

What does melanoma mean?

noun

  1. A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.

Words that rhyme with melanoma

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

somaaromacarcinomastomatomacomadiplomaglaucomalymphomamesotheliomapapillomaretinoblastoma

Related words

cutaneousmelanocytomamelanophoromamalignomamelanocarcinomamelanomagenesislymphomamelanosphere

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "melanoma"?▾

"Melanoma" has 4 syllables: mel · an · om · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "melanoma"?▾

The IPA transcription of "melanoma" is /mɛləˈnoʊmə/.

What does "melanoma" mean?▾

Melanoma: A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.

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