How to pronounce thalamus
Say it like THAL-uh-mus. Thalamus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAL).
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- THAL
- uh
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thalamus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of thalamus
American and British speakers say thalamus in essentially the same way: /ˈθæləməs/ in the US and /ˈθæləməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: THAL-uh-mus.
What does thalamus mean?
- Either of two large, ovoid structures of gray matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.
- The receptacle of a flower; a torus.
- A thallus.
Questions about saying thalamus
How do you pronounce thalamus?
Say THAL-uh-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˈθæləməs/. In British English it is /ˈθæləməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thalamus?
Thalamus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAL). Broken into parts: THAL · uh · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say thalamus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθæləməs/ and the British form is /ˈθæləməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.