How Do You Spell CRANIAD?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈe͡ɪnɪˌad] (IPA)

The word "craniad" is not commonly used, but it refers to a position or direction toward the cranium or skull. The pronunciation of "craniad" is /krey-nee-ad/ with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as "krey" with a long "a" sound followed by "nee" with a long "e" sound. The final syllable is pronounced as "ad" with a short "a" sound. The spelling of the word reflects its Latin root word "cranium" which means "skull".