How to Pronounce Splenium

To pronounce "splenium", say SPLEN-ium — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspliː.ni.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈspliː.ni.əm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “splenium”

"splenium" has 2 syllables: splen-ium. It rhymes with triennium and xenium, if that helps it stick.

What does splenium mean?

noun

  1. The thick posterior part of the corpus callosum of the brain.

Words that rhyme with splenium

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trienniumxeniumseleniumrhenium

Related words

subcallosumcallosumspleniussplenotomyretrospleniumcallosumectomyspinocerebellumsplenectomy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "splenium"?▾

"Splenium" has 2 syllables: splen · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "splenium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "splenium" is /ˈspliː.ni.əm/.

What does "splenium" mean?▾

Splenium: The thick posterior part of the corpus callosum of the brain.

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