How Do You Spell MELAN?

Pronunciation: [mˈɛlan] (IPA)

The word "melan" is typically pronounced as "meh-luhn" in American English. It comes from the Greek word "melas," meaning black or dark. The spelling follows common English spelling rules, with the "e" being used to represent the long "ee" sound, and the final "n" being added to indicate a non-silent consonant. The IPA transcription for "melan" would be /ˈmɛlən/. This word is often used as a prefix in scientific terms related to dark pigments or colors, such as melanin.

Common Misspellings for MELAN

• kelan
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• m4lan
• m3lan
• melzn
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• melwn
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• melaj
• melah
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• mwelan
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Etymology of MELAN

The word "melan" is derived from the Greek word "melas" (μέλας), which means "black" or "dark". It is often used as a prefix in scientific terms relating to dark pigmentation, such as melanin (dark pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes) or melanocyte (cells that produce melanin).