How to pronounce cerebrum
Say it like suh-REE-brum. Cerebrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- suh
- REE
- brum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cerebrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- brumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cerebrum
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: SER-ih-brum.
What does cerebrum mean?
- The principal and most anterior part of the brain in vertebrates, which is located in the front area of the skull and divided into two hemispheres, left and right, separated by a fissure. In humans it is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for the integration of complex sensory function
Where does cerebrum come from?
Inherited from Middle English cerebrum, from Latin cerebrum (“a brain; a skull”); see there for more.
Questions about saying cerebrum
How do you pronounce cerebrum?
Say suh-REE-brum. The American pronunciation is /səˈribrəm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛrɪbrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cerebrum?
Cerebrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: suh · REE · brum.
Is cerebrum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈsɛrɪbrəm/ (SER-ih-brum).