How to Pronounce "hypothalamus"
word
ˌhaɪpoʊˈθɑɫəməs
hy-poh-THAH-luh-muhs
hˌaɪpəʊθˈælæməs
hy-poh-THAL-uh-muhs
Definition
The hypothalamus is a small but important region in the brain that controls many automatic body functions, such as hunger, body temperature, and hormone release.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhaɪpoʊˈθɑɫəməs
British English
hˌaɪpəʊθˈælæməs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-poh-THAH-luh-muhs
UK
hy-poh-THAL-uh-muhs
Listen in Context
The hypothalamus helps control your body temperature.
The hypothalamus is part of the brain.
The hypothalamus controls feelings of hunger and thirst.
If your hypothalamus isn’t working properly, you might feel tired all the time.