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hypothalamus
Definition:
(nou) a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system
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The arrow indicates the position of the hypothalamus.
The thyroid is controlled by the hypothalamus and pituitary.
It is functionally connected to the hypothalamus by the median eminence.
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Common mistakes of hypothalamus pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hypoTHAlamus." The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌhaɪ.pəˈθæl.ə.məs/ (US) and /ˌhaɪ.pəˈθæl.əm.əs/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize "thalamus."
- Mispronouncing "hypo": Some may pronounce "hypo" as "hi-po," which can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation is /ˈhaɪ.poʊ/ (US) and /ˈhaɪ.pəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Keep the first syllable short and crisp.
- Overemphasizing "mus": A common mistake is stressing the last syllable too much, saying "hypothalamUS." The correct pronunciation has a lighter stress: /ˈməs/ (both US and UK). Tip: Treat "mus" as a quick ending rather than a stressed syllable.
- Ignoring the "th" sound: Some may pronounce "thalamus" as "talamus," dropping the "th" sound. The correct sound is /θ/ as in "think." Tip: Practice saying "th" clearly to avoid this error.
- Blending sounds: People sometimes blend the syllables too closely, making it sound like one long word. The correct separation is clear: /ˌhaɪ.pəˈθæl.ə.məs/. Tip: Pause slightly between syllables to maintain clarity.