How to pronounce hydrocephalus
Say it like hy-droh-SEF-uh-lus. Hydrocephalus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEF).
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- hy
- droh
- SEF
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrocephalus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- drohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrocephalus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-droh-SEF-uh-lus.
What does hydrocephalus mean?
- A usually congenital condition in which an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cerebral ventricles causes enlargement of the skull and compression of the brain, destroying much of the neural tissue.
Questions about saying hydrocephalus
How do you pronounce hydrocephalus?
Say hy-droh-SEF-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdroʊˈsɛfələs/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈsɛfələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEF). Broken into parts: hy · droh · SEF · uh · lus.
Is hydrocephalus 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 /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈsɛfələs/ (hy-droh-SEF-uh-lus).