Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
melena
mane
Latin America
Simplified: meh-LEH-nah
IPA: me'le.na
Spain
Simplified: meh-LEH-nah
IPA: me'le.na
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
me
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
le
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
na
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low