How to pronounce encephalic
Say it like en-suh-FAL-ik. Encephalic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAL).
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- en
- suh
- FAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encephalic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of encephalic
American and British speakers say encephalic in essentially the same way: /ˌɛnsəˈfælɪk/ in the US and /ˌɛnsəˈfælɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-suh-FAL-ik.
What does encephalic mean?
- of or relating to the encephalon
Where does encephalic come from?
From encephalon + -ic.
Words that rhyme with encephalic
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Questions about saying encephalic
How do you pronounce encephalic?
Say en-suh-FAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnsəˈfælɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛnsəˈfælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encephalic?
Encephalic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAL). Broken into parts: en · suh · FAL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say encephalic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛnsəˈfælɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɛnsəˈfælɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.