How to pronounce neonatal
Say it like nee-oh-NAY-tul. Neonatal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- nee
- oh
- NAY
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neonatal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neonatal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nee-oh-NAY-tul.
What does neonatal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the period of time immediately following birth, or to the newborn.“The baby was placed in the neonatal intensive care unit.”
Where does neonatal come from?
From neo- + natal.
Words that rhyme with neonatal
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Questions about saying neonatal
How do you pronounce neonatal?
Say nee-oh-NAY-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnioʊˈneɪtəl/. In British English it is /ˌniːəʊˈneɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neonatal?
Neonatal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: nee · oh · NAY · tul.
Is neonatal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌniːəʊˈneɪtəl/ (nee-oh-NAY-tul).