Pronunciation of 'Cerebrospinal'
The word 'cerebrospinal' refers to something related to the brain and spinal cord. It is pronounced as /səˌriːbroʊˈspaɪnəl/ or /ˌsɛrəbroʊˈspaɪnəl/ in American English. The word originates from Latin roots 'cerebrum' (brain) and 'spinalis' (of the spine).
Word Origin
The word 'cerebrospinal' originates from Latin, combining 'cerebrum' (brain) and 'spinalis' (of the spine).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Relating to the brain and spinal cord.
Pronounced as ‘suh-REE-broh-SPY-nuhl’. ‘Suh’ as in ‘sofa’, ‘ree’ as in ‘read’, ‘broh’ as in ‘bro’, ‘spy’ as in ‘spy’, and ‘nuhl’ as in ‘tunnel’.
Relating to the brain and spinal cord.
Pronounced as ‘SEH-ruh-broh-SPY-nuhl’. ‘Seh’ as in ‘set’, ‘ruh’ as in ‘run’, ‘broh’ as in ‘bro’, ‘spy’ as in ‘spy’, and ‘nuhl’ as in ‘tunnel’.