How to pronounce hypothalamus
Say it like hy-poh-THAH-luh-mus. Hypothalamus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAH).
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US American/ˌhaɪpoʊˈθɑləməs/hy-poh-THAH-luh-mus
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- hy
- poh
- THAH
- luh
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypothalamus 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.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- THAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does hypothalamus mean?
noun
- A region of the forebrain located below the thalamus, forming the basal portion of the diencephalon, and functioning to regulate body temperature, some metabolic processes and governing the autonomic nervous system.
Where does hypothalamus come from?
From hypo- + thalamus.
Questions about saying hypothalamus
How do you pronounce hypothalamus?
Say hy-poh-THAH-luh-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊˈθɑləməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypothalamus?
Hypothalamus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAH). Broken into parts: hy · poh · THAH · luh · mus.