How to pronounce cerebellum
Say it like ser-uh-BEL-um. Cerebellum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEL).
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- ser
- uh
- BEL
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cerebellum 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cerebellum
American and British speakers say cerebellum in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛrəˈbɛləm/ in the US and /ˌsɛrɪˈbɛləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ser-ih-BEL-um.
What does cerebellum mean?
- Part of the hindbrain in vertebrates. In humans it lies between the brainstem and the back of the cerebrum and is formed of two lateral lobes and a median lobe. It plays an important role in sensory perception, motor output, balance and posture.
Where does cerebellum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin cerebellum, diminutive of cerebrum.
Words that rhyme with cerebellum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cerebellum.
Questions about saying cerebellum
How do you pronounce cerebellum?
Say ser-uh-BEL-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛrəˈbɛləm/. In British English it is /ˌsɛrɪˈbɛləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cerebellum?
Cerebellum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEL). Broken into parts: ser · uh · BEL · um.
Do Americans and Brits say cerebellum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛrəˈbɛləm/ and the British form is /ˌsɛrɪˈbɛləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.