Pronunciation of 'Electroencephalogram'
The word 'Electroencephalogram' refers to a medical test used to measure the electrical activity of the brain. It is pronounced as /ɪˌlɛktroʊɛnˈsɛfələˌɡræm/ in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word originates from the combination of Greek roots: 'electro-' (electricity), 'encephalo-' (brain), and '-gram' (record or writing).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A test that detects electrical activity in the brain using small, metal discs (electrodes) attached to the scalp.
Pronounced as ih-LEK-troh-en-SEF-uh-loh-gram. 'Ih' as in 'it', 'lek' as in 'electric', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'en' as in 'end', 'sef' as in 'self', 'uh' as in 'about', 'loh' as in 'low', and 'gram' as in 'telegram'.