How to Pronounce "ganglia"
word
GANG-lee-ah
gang-LEE-uh
Definition
Clusters of nerve cells in the body, often found outside the brain, that help process and transmit nerve signals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæŋɡɫiɑ
British English
ɡˈæŋɡliɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GANG-lee-ah
UK
gang-LEE-uh
Listen in Context
The doctor studied the patient's ganglia to understand the nerve problem.
Some animals have simple brains but large ganglia.
Ganglia help send messages in the nervous system.
Damage to certain ganglia can affect movement or coordination.