How to Pronounce Mesencephalon

To pronounce "mesencephalon", say MES-enc-eph-al-on — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌmɛzənˈsɛfəlɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌmɛzənˈsɛfəlɒn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mesencephalon”

"mesencephalon" has 5 syllables: mes-enc-eph-al-on.

What does mesencephalon mean?

noun

  1. A part of the brain located rostral to the pons and caudal to the thalamus and the basal ganglia, composed of the tectum (dorsal portion) and the tegmentum (ventral portion).

Synonyms

midbrain

Related words

midbrainthalamencephalontegmentumhemimesencephalonafterbrainmesopontinepretectummesocoel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mesencephalon"?▾

"Mesencephalon" has 5 syllables: mes · enc · eph · al · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "mesencephalon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mesencephalon" is /ˌmɛzənˈsɛfəlɒn/.

What does "mesencephalon" mean?▾

Mesencephalon: A part of the brain located rostral to the pons and caudal to the thalamus and the basal ganglia, composed of the tectum (dorsal portion) and the tegmentum (ventral portion).

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