How to pronounce cephalon
Say it like SEF-uh-lon. Cephalon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEF).
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- SEF
- uh
- lon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cephalon 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.
- lonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cephalon
American and British speakers say cephalon in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛfəˌlɑn/ in the US and /ˈsɛfələn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEF-uh-lun.
What does cephalon mean?
- The head of a trilobite.
Questions about saying cephalon
How do you pronounce cephalon?
Say SEF-uh-lon. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛfəˌlɑn/. In British English it is /ˈsɛfələn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cephalon?
Cephalon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEF). Broken into parts: SEF · uh · lon.
Do Americans and Brits say cephalon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛfəˌlɑn/ and the British form is /ˈsɛfələn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.