How to pronounce rhombencephalon
Say it like rom-ben-SEF-uh-lon. Rhombencephalon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEF).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce rhombencephalon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- rom
- ben
- SEF
- uh
- lon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhombencephalon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- romKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- benKeep 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.
- lonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rhombencephalon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rom-ben-SEF-uh-lon.
What does rhombencephalon mean?
- The hindbrain.
Where does rhombencephalon come from?
From rhomb + encephalon.
Questions about saying rhombencephalon
How do you pronounce rhombencephalon?
Say rom-ben-SEF-uh-lon. The American pronunciation is /rɑmbɛnˈsɛfəlɑn/. In British English it is /rɒmbɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhombencephalon?
Rhombencephalon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEF). Broken into parts: rom · ben · SEF · uh · lon.
Is rhombencephalon 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 /rɒmbɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/ (rom-ben-SEF-uh-lon).