Pronunciation of 'Electroencephalogram'
The word 'electroencephalogram' refers to a medical test used to measure electrical activity in the brain. It is pronounced as /ɪˌlɛktroʊɛnˈsɛfəloʊˌɡræm/ in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term originates from Greek roots: 'electro-' (electricity), 'enkephalos' (brain), and '-gram' (recording).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical test that records electrical activity in the brain, often used to diagnose epilepsy and other neurological conditions.
Pronounced as ih-LEK-troh-en-SEF-uh-loh-gram. 'ih' as in 'bit', 'LEK' as in 'electric', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'en' as in 'end', 'SEF' as in 'cephalopod', 'uh' as in 'sofa', 'loh' as in 'low', and 'gram' as in 'telegram'.