How to pronounce cerebellar
Say it like ser-uh-BEL-er. Cerebellar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEL).
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- ser
- uh
- BEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cerebellar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- serGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cerebellar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ser-uh-BEL-uh.
What does cerebellar mean?
- Of or pertaining to the cerebellum.
Where does cerebellar come from?
From cerebellum + -ar.
Words that rhyme with cerebellar
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Questions about saying cerebellar
How do you pronounce cerebellar?
Say ser-uh-BEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛrəˈbɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌsɛrəˈbɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cerebellar?
Cerebellar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEL). Broken into parts: ser · uh · BEL · er.
Is cerebellar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsɛrəˈbɛlə/ (ser-uh-BEL-uh).