How to Pronounce Subcortical

To pronounce "subcortical", say SUBC-ort-ic-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SUBC-ort-ic-al

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"subcortical" has 4 syllables: subc-ort-ic-al.

What does subcortical mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the subcortex, the portion of the brain located below the cerebral cortex

    “He was diagnosed with subcortical dementia.”

Related words

subcerebralsubneocorticalinfracorticalpresubgenualsubdendriticfrontosubcorticalinfragranularinfracranial

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How many syllables are in "subcortical"?▾

"Subcortical" has 4 syllables: subc · ort · ic · al.

What does "subcortical" mean?▾

Subcortical: Of or pertaining to the subcortex, the portion of the brain located below the cerebral cortex

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