How to Pronounce Thalamus

To pronounce "thalamus", say THAL-am-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

THAL-am-us

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💡 Tip for remembering “thalamus”

"thalamus" has 3 syllables: thal-am-us. It rhymes with calamus, if that helps it stick.

What does thalamus mean?

noun

  1. Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.
  2. The receptacle of a flower; a torus.

Words that rhyme with thalamus

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calamus

Related words

thalamencephaloninterbraindiencephalonsubthalamusprethalamusmidbrain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thalamus"?▾

"Thalamus" has 3 syllables: thal · am · us.

What does "thalamus" mean?▾

Thalamus: Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.

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