How to pronounce encephalography
Say it like en-sef-uh-LAH-gruh-fee. Encephalography has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH).
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- en
- sef
- uh
- LAH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encephalography pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sefGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of encephalography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: en-sef-uh-LOG-ruh-fee.
What does encephalography mean?
- An X-ray examination of the brain in which air replaces some of the cerebrospinal fluid to act as a contrast medium
Where does encephalography come from?
From encephalo- + -graphy.
Words that rhyme with encephalography
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Questions about saying encephalography
How do you pronounce encephalography?
Say en-sef-uh-LAH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encephalography?
Encephalography has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH). Broken into parts: en · sef · uh · LAH · gruh · fee.
Is encephalography 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 /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒɡrəfi/ (en-sef-uh-LOG-ruh-fee).