The word "melanoscirrhus" is a mouthful to say, and its spelling may seem even more daunting at first glance. However, breaking it down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) can clarify its pronunciation: /mɛlənoʊskɜːrəs/. The first syllable "melano" refers to the Greek root for "black," while "scirrhus" refers to a type of fibrous tumor. This complicated word signifies a dark-colored growth on the skin or tissue. Understanding the IPA helps make sense of the spelling and context of this multisyllabic word.
A deeply pigmented scirrhous carcinoma.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.