Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

frontal lobe

[ˈfɹʌnːl̩ lɔʊːb]

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.08 in modern English

Syllables: frontal lobe
IPA: [ˈfɹʌnːl̩ lɔʊːb]

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located behind the forehead.

Example Sentences

"The frontal lobe is the seat of the higher functions of the brain — reasoning, forethought, problem-solving, emotional control, and so on."

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /fɹʌntəl lɔʊːb/

Inflected Forms

frontal lobes (plural)

Synonyms

frontal lobe frontal cortex

Questions

How do you pronounce frontal lobe?: The recorded pronunciation is [ˈfɹʌnːl̩ lɔʊːb].
What does frontal lobe mean?: One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located behind the forehead.

How to pronounce frontal lobe

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