How to Pronounce Cephalization

To pronounce "cephalization", say CEPH-al-iz-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CEPH-al-iz-at-ion

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"cephalization" has 5 syllables: ceph-al-iz-at-ion.

What does cephalization mean?

noun

  1. An evolutionary trend in which the neural and sense organs become centralized at one end (the head) of an animal.
  2. The redistribution of blood flow from the base of the lung towards the upper lobe vessels as a consequence of pulmonary venous hypertension, usually described on a chest radiograph.

Related words

cephalisationcorticalizationencephalizationencephalisationdorsalizationdorsalisationaxiationteleogenesis

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How many syllables are in "cephalization"?▾

"Cephalization" has 5 syllables: ceph · al · iz · at · ion.

What does "cephalization" mean?▾

Cephalization: An evolutionary trend in which the neural and sense organs become centralized at one end (the head) of an animal.

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