How to Pronounce Cranium

To pronounce "cranium", say CRAN-ium — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹeɪni.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɹeɪni.əm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cranium”

"cranium" has 2 syllables: cran-ium. It rhymes with geranium and titanium, if that helps it stick.

What does cranium mean?

noun

  1. The braincase or neurocranium; that part of the skull consisting of the bones enclosing the brain, but not including the bones of the face or jaw.
  2. The upper portion of the skull, including the neurocranium and facial bones, but not including the jawbone (mandible).

Synonyms

braincaseneurocraniumskull

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Words that rhyme with cranium

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geraniumtitaniumuranium

Related words

braincasebrainpanskullbrainforeheadscalpheadosteocranium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cranium"?▾

"Cranium" has 2 syllables: cran · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "cranium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cranium" is /ˈkɹeɪni.əm/.

What does "cranium" mean?▾

Cranium: The braincase or neurocranium; that part of the skull consisting of the bones enclosing the brain, but not including the bones of the face or jaw.

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