word
Medical
Cerebellum
ser-eh-BEL-um
/ˌsɛrɪˈbɛləm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
cerebellum
Dictionary meaning
The brain region at the back that coordinates movement and balance.
History and origin
Latin: little brain
Common mispronunciations
sair-eh-BELL-um
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