How to Pronounce Encephalon

To pronounce "encephalon", say ENC-eph-al-on — 4 syllables, IPA /ɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “encephalon”

"encephalon" has 4 syllables: enc-eph-al-on.

What does encephalon mean?

noun

  1. The area of central nervous system that includes all higher nervous centers, enclosed within the skull and continuous with the spinal cord; the brain.

Synonyms

brain

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Related words

brainneurocraniumencephalologyendbrainencephalopathytelencephalonencephalomametencephalon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "encephalon"?▾

"Encephalon" has 4 syllables: enc · eph · al · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "encephalon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "encephalon" is /ɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/.

What does "encephalon" mean?▾

Encephalon: The area of central nervous system that includes all higher nervous centers, enclosed within the skull and continuous with the spinal cord; the brain.

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