How to Pronounce Tegmentum

To pronounce "tegmentum", say TEGM-ent-um — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TEGM-ent-um

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💡 Tip for remembering “tegmentum”

"tegmentum" has 3 syllables: tegm-ent-um.

What does tegmentum mean?

noun

  1. The ventral portion of the midbrain, divided from the tectum by the cerebral aqueduct and the periaqueductal grey
  2. Containing the following nuclei: red nucleus, substantia nigra, ventral tegmental area

Related words

pontinepontilemesencephalicmidbrainmesencephalonpretectumthalamencephalonperiaqueduct

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How many syllables are in "tegmentum"?▾

"Tegmentum" has 3 syllables: tegm · ent · um.

What does "tegmentum" mean?▾

Tegmentum: The ventral portion of the midbrain, divided from the tectum by the cerebral aqueduct and the periaqueductal grey

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