How to pronounce macrencephaly
Say it like mak-roh-en-SEF-uh-lee. Macrencephaly has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEF).
- mak
- roh
- en
- SEF
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macrencephaly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- makGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of macrencephaly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mak-roh-en-SEF-uh-lee.
What does macrencephaly mean?
- The condition of having an enlarged brain, usually as a component of any of various congenital syndromes of altered development.
Where does macrencephaly come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: macr- + encephal- + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- megalencephaly
- megalocephalia
- megalocephaly
- megaloencephaly
Words that rhyme with macrencephaly
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Questions about saying macrencephaly
How do you pronounce macrencephaly?
Say mak-roh-en-SEF-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmækroʊɛnˈsɛfəli/. In British English it is /ˌmækrəʊɛnˈsɛfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macrencephaly?
Macrencephaly has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEF). Broken into parts: mak · roh · en · SEF · uh · lee.
Is macrencephaly 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 /ˌmækrəʊɛnˈsɛfəli/ (mak-roh-en-SEF-uh-lee).