How to Pronounce Microcephaly

To pronounce "microcephaly", say MICR-oc-eph-aly — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

MICR-oc-eph-aly

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💡 Tip for remembering “microcephaly”

"microcephaly" has 4 syllables: micr-oc-eph-aly.

What does microcephaly mean?

noun

  1. A neurological disorder in which the person affected has an abnormally small head due to a failure of brain growth.

Synonyms

microcephaliamicrocephalism

Related words

nanocephalymicrocephalusmicroencephalymicrocephaliamicrencephalymacrocephalymicrocephalismmicrohydranencephaly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "microcephaly"?▾

"Microcephaly" has 4 syllables: micr · oc · eph · aly.

What does "microcephaly" mean?▾

Microcephaly: A neurological disorder in which the person affected has an abnormally small head due to a failure of brain growth.

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