How to pronounce diencephalon
Say it like dy-un-SEF-uh-lahn. Diencephalon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEF).
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- dy
- un
- SEF
- uh
- lahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diencephalon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of diencephalon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dy-un-SEF-uh-lon.
What does diencephalon mean?
- The region of the human brain, specifically the human forebrain, that includes the thalamus, the hypothalamus, the epithalamus, the prethalamus or subthalamus, and the pretectum.
Where does diencephalon come from?
From New Latin diencephalon, from di-, prevocalic form of dia- + encephalon.
Questions about saying diencephalon
How do you pronounce diencephalon?
Say dy-un-SEF-uh-lahn. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪənˈsɛfəlɑn/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪənˈsɛfəlɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diencephalon?
Diencephalon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEF). Broken into parts: dy · un · SEF · uh · lahn.
Is diencephalon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌdaɪənˈsɛfəlɒn/ (dy-un-SEF-uh-lon).