How Do You Spell MELIN?

Pronunciation: [mˈɛlɪn] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "melin" is quite simple if you know the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). IPA allows us to transcribe sounds in various languages, including Welsh. In Welsh, "melin" is pronounced as ['mɛlɪn], which means there are two syllables with the first syllable being pronounced as "mel" and the second syllable as "in". The square brackets represent phonetic symbols that show the exact pronunciation. Therefore, the spelling of "melin" follows the phonetic representation with two syllables, "me-lin."

Etymology of MELIN

The word "melin" has several possible origins and meanings, depending on the context.

In Welsh, "melin" means "mill". Its etymology can be traced back to the Old Irish word "melc" and the Proto-Celtic word "melko", both of which also mean "mill". This ultimately has its origins in the Proto-Indo-European root word "melǵ-", meaning "grind" or "crush".

Additionally, "melin" can also be a Dutch and Frisian surname. In this case, its etymology may derive from the Germanic name "Melinus", which has uncertain origins but could potentially come from the Germanic root "milu", meaning "kind" or "dear".

Lastly, "melin" is also a Turkish given name. In this case, its etymology is unrelated to the Welsh or Germanic meanings.

Similar spelling words for MELIN

• myeline,
• Melina,
• Melaine,
• melena,
• Mellen,
• melinae,
• Melonie,
• Melanie,
• myelin,
• Melony,
• Melania,
• melone,
• Melany,
• Melani,
• melon,
• mellon,
• Mellin.