How to Pronounce Hippocampus

To pronounce "hippocampus", say HIPP-oc-amp-us — 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

HIPP-oc-amp-us

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💡 Tip for remembering “hippocampus”

"hippocampus" has 4 syllables: hipp-oc-amp-us. It rhymes with grampus and campus, if that helps it stick.

What does hippocampus mean?

noun

  1. A mythological creature with the front head and forelimbs of a horse and the rear of a dolphin.
  2. A part of the brain located inside the temporal lobe, consisting mainly of grey matter. It is a component of the limbic system and plays a role in memory and emotion.

Synonyms

HIPPhippocamp

Words that rhyme with hippocampus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grampuscampuschampus

Related words

crayonseahorsesarchipalliumarchicortexallocortex

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hippocampus"?▾

"Hippocampus" has 4 syllables: hipp · oc · amp · us.

What does "hippocampus" mean?▾

Hippocampus: A mythological creature with the front head and forelimbs of a horse and the rear of a dolphin.

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