How to Pronounce Contralateral

To pronounce "contralateral", say CONTR-al-at-er-al — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌkɑntɹəˈlætəɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌkɑntɹəˈlætəɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “contralateral”

"contralateral" has 5 syllables: contr-al-at-er-al.

What does contralateral mean?

noun

  1. (especially in plural) The opposite side of the body

adjective

  1. On the opposite side of the body.

Synonyms

heterolateral

Antonyms

ipsilateral

Related words

heteronymousoppositeopposingcrosswiseheterolateralantipodaltransposedconverse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contralateral"?▾

"Contralateral" has 5 syllables: contr · al · at · er · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "contralateral"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contralateral" is /ˌkɑntɹəˈlætəɹəl/.

What does "contralateral" mean?▾

Contralateral: (especially in plural) The opposite side of the body

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