To pronounce "brainstem", say BRAINST-em — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BRAINST-em
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"brainstem" has 2 syllables: brainst-em. It rhymes with brain-stem, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: brain-stem — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Brainstem" has 2 syllables: brainst · em.
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