How to Pronounce "cranium"
word
ˈkɹeɪˌniəm
KRAY-nee-um
kɹˈæniəm
kra-NEE-um
Definition
The cranium is the part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹeɪˌniəm
British English
kɹˈæniəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAY-nee-um
UK
kra-NEE-um
Listen in Context
The cranium protects the brain.
The doctor showed us a model of the cranium.
Many animals have a cranium to protect their brains.
After the accident, his cranium was X-rayed to check for damage.