How to Pronounce "dolichocephalic"
word
ˌdɑːlɪkoʊsəˈfælɪk
dah-li-koh-suh-FAL-ik
ˌdɒlɪkəʊsɪˈfælɪk
dol-i-koh-si-FAL-ik
Definition
Describes a head shape that is longer than it is wide, often used in anthropology or medicine.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɑːlɪkoʊsəˈfælɪk
British English
ˌdɒlɪkəʊsɪˈfælɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dah-li-koh-suh-FAL-ik
UK
dol-i-koh-si-FAL-ik
Listen in Context
A horse has a dolichocephalic skull.
Some ancient human populations were dolichocephalic.
A dolichocephalic head is longer than it is wide.
Anthropologists sometimes classify skulls as dolichocephalic for research.