How to Pronounce Midbrain

To pronounce "midbrain", say MIDBR-ain — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

MIDBR-ain

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"midbrain" has 2 syllables: midbr-ain.

What does midbrain 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

mesencephalon

Related words

mesencephalontegmentumafterbrainmesopontinethalamencephalonbetweenbrainpretectumsubthalamus

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How many syllables are in "midbrain"?▾

"Midbrain" has 2 syllables: midbr · ain.

What does "midbrain" mean?▾

Midbrain: 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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