To pronounce "scalenus", say SCAL-en-us — 3 syllables, IPA /skəˈliː.nəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/skəˈliː.nəs/
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"scalenus" has 3 syllables: scal-en-us. It rhymes with balanus, if that helps it stick.
noun
“anterior scalene”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Scalenus" has 3 syllables: scal · en · us.
The IPA transcription of "scalenus" is /skəˈliː.nəs/.
Scalenus: Any of several muscles extending from the neck to the first and second ribs.
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