How to pronounce cephalad
Say it like SEF-uh-lad. Cephalad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEF).
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- SEF
- uh
- lad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cephalad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ladKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cephalad
American and British speakers say cephalad in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛfəlæd/ in the US and /ˈsɛfəlæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEF-uh-lad.
What does cephalad mean?
- Towards the head (or anterior extremity), a direction that in humans corresponds to superior.
Where does cephalad come from?
From cephal- + -ad.
Questions about saying cephalad
How do you pronounce cephalad?
Say SEF-uh-lad. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛfəlæd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛfəlæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cephalad?
Cephalad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEF). Broken into parts: SEF · uh · lad.
Do Americans and Brits say cephalad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛfəlæd/ and the British form is /ˈsɛfəlæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.