How to pronounce electroencephalogram
Say it like uh-lek-troh-en-SEF-loh-gram. Electroencephalogram has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (SEF).
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- uh
- lek
- troh
- en
- SEF
- loh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electroencephalogram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of electroencephalogram
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-lek-troh-en-SEF-loh-gram.
What does electroencephalogram mean?
- A recording of electrical brain activity (brain waves) made by an electroencephalograph.
Where does electroencephalogram come from?
From electro- + encephalogram.
Questions about saying electroencephalogram
How do you pronounce electroencephalogram?
Say uh-lek-troh-en-SEF-loh-gram. The American pronunciation is /əˌlɛktroʊɛnˈsɛfloʊˌɡræm/. In British English it is /əˌlɛktrəʊɛnˈsɛfləʊˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electroencephalogram?
Electroencephalogram has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (SEF). Broken into parts: uh · lek · troh · en · SEF · loh · gram.
Is electroencephalogram pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˌlɛktrəʊɛnˈsɛfləʊˌɡræm/ (uh-lek-troh-en-SEF-loh-gram).