How to pronounce claustrum
Say it like KLAW-strum. Claustrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAW).
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- KLAW
- strum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Claustrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- strumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of claustrum
American and British speakers say claustrum in essentially the same way: /ˈklɔstrəm/ in the US and /ˈklɔːstrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAW-strum.
What does claustrum mean?
- A thin, irregular sheet of gray matter underneath the inner part of the neocortex on both sides of the brains of mammals; its exact function is not understood, but it is believed to facilitate coordination between senses
Where does claustrum come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin claustrum (“a bolt, bar”).
Questions about saying claustrum
How do you pronounce claustrum?
Say KLAW-strum. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔstrəm/. In British English it is /ˈklɔːstrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in claustrum?
Claustrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAW). Broken into parts: KLAW · strum.
Do Americans and Brits say claustrum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɔstrəm/ and the British form is /ˈklɔːstrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.