How to pronounce intracranial
Say it like in-truh-KRAY-nee-ul. Intracranial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAY).
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- in
- truh
- KRAY
- nee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intracranial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intracranial
American and British speakers say intracranial in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntrəˈkreɪniəl/ in the US and /ˌɪntrəˈkreɪniəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-truh-KRAY-nee-ul.
What does intracranial mean?
- Of or pertaining to the brain or inside of the head; within the cranium.
Where does intracranial come from?
From intra- + cranial.
Questions about saying intracranial
How do you pronounce intracranial?
Say in-truh-KRAY-nee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntrəˈkreɪniəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntrəˈkreɪniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intracranial?
Intracranial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAY). Broken into parts: in · truh · KRAY · nee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say intracranial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntrəˈkreɪniəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪntrəˈkreɪniəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.