How to Pronounce Fontanelles

To pronounce "fontanelles", say FONT-an-ell-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

FONT-an-ell-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “fontanelles”

"fontanelles" has 4 syllables: font-an-ell-es.

What does fontanelles mean?

noun

  1. A soft membraneous spot on the head of a baby due to incomplete fusion of the cranial bones.

Synonyms

soft spot

Related words

fontanelfontanparietalesfontinalisparietesparietalsumbilicuschorioallantois

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fontanelles"?▾

"Fontanelles" has 4 syllables: font · an · ell · es.

What does "fontanelles" mean?▾

Fontanelles: A soft membraneous spot on the head of a baby due to incomplete fusion of the cranial bones.

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