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cerebellum
Definition:
(nou) a major division of the vertebrate brain; situated above the medulla oblongata and beneath the cerebrum in humans
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌserəˈbeləm
Examples:
It contains the brainstem and cerebellum.
It is also present in the cerebellum.
It corresponds to the ventral surface of the cerebellum.
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Common mistakes of cerebellum pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners stress the second syllable "bel" instead of the first "cer" as in /ˈsɛr.əˌbɛl.əm/ (US) and /ˈsɛr.əˌbɛl.əm/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "cer" to pronounce it correctly.
- Mispronouncing the "cere" part: Some people pronounce "cere" as "seer" instead of "ser" (/ˈsɛr.əˌbɛl.əm/). Tip: Focus on making the "cer" sound like "sir" to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "bell" syllable: A common mistake is to overly stress "bell," making it sound like "bel." This should be softer, as in /ˈsɛr.əˌbɛl.əm/. Tip: Keep "bell" light and focus on the flow of the word.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Learners might skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "cere-bell-um" instead of "cere-bəll-um" (/ˈsɛr.əˌbɛl.əm/). Tip: Include the schwa to maintain natural pronunciation.
- Confusing "m" and "n" sounds: Some may mistakenly pronounce the final sound as "n" instead of "m," saying "cerebellan." Tip: Ensure the last syllable ends with "m" to complete the word correctly as /ˈsɛr.əˌbɛl.əm/.