To pronounce "cephalic", say CEPH-al-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /sɪˈfælɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/sɪˈfælɪk/
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"cephalic" has 3 syllables: ceph-al-ic. It rhymes with anencephalic, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Cephalic" has 3 syllables: ceph · al · ic.
The IPA transcription of "cephalic" is /sɪˈfælɪk/.
Cephalic: Of or relating to the head; headlike.
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