How to Pronounce "melanoma"
word
ˌmɛɫəˈnoʊmə
mel-uh-NOH-muh
mˌɛlɐnˈəʊmɐ
mel-uh-NOH-muh
Definition
A type of skin cancer that develops from pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. Melanoma is usually more dangerous than other skin cancers if not treated early.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɛɫəˈnoʊmə
British English
mˌɛlɐnˈəʊmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mel-uh-NOH-muh
UK
mel-uh-NOH-muh
Listen in Context
Doctors recommend checking your skin for melanoma regularly.
Melanoma can look like a new or changing mole.
Early treatment of melanoma can save lives.
My father was diagnosed with melanoma last year, but he's doing well after surgery.