How to pronounce cingulum
Say it like SING-ghyuh-lum. Cingulum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
- SING
- ghyuh
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cingulum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ghyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cingulum
American and British speakers say cingulum in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪŋɡjələm/ in the US and /ˈsɪŋɡjələm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SING-ghyuh-lum.
What does cingulum mean?
- The girdle of an alb.
- A collection of white matter fibers projecting from the cingulate gyrus to the entorhinal cortex in the brain, allowing for communication between components of the limbic system.
- A ridge that girdles the base of an upper molar tooth.
Where does cingulum come from?
Borrowed from Latin cingulum (“girdle”), from cingō (“to gird”).
Questions about saying cingulum
How do you pronounce cingulum?
Say SING-ghyuh-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋɡjələm/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋɡjələm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cingulum?
Cingulum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · ghyuh · lum.
Do Americans and Brits say cingulum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪŋɡjələm/ and the British form is /ˈsɪŋɡjələm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.