Pronunciation of 'Hypothalamus'
The word 'Hypothalamus' is pronounced as /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈθæl.əm.əs/ in English (en-US). It refers to a region of the brain responsible for various autonomic functions, including temperature regulation, hunger, and hormonal control.
The word 'Hypothalamus' originates from Greek, where 'hypo-' means 'under' and 'thalamus' refers to 'inner chamber' or 'bedroom', indicating its position beneath the thalamus in the brain.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A region of the brain located below the thalamus, responsible for regulating various autonomic and endocrine functions, including temperature, hunger, and hormone secretion.
Pronounced as ‘high-po-THAL-uh-muss’. ‘High’ as in ‘high’, ‘po’ as in ‘po’, ‘thal’ as in ‘thallium’, ‘uh’ as in ‘uh’, and ‘muss’ as in ‘muscle’. Stress is on the third syllable.