How to pronounce neoprene
Say it like NEE-uh-preen. Neoprene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- uh
- preen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neoprene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- preenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of neoprene
American and British speakers say neoprene in essentially the same way: /ˈniəˌprin/ in the US and /ˈniːəˌpriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-uh-preen.
What does neoprene mean?
- A synthetic rubber, a polymer of chloroprene, commonly used in wetsuits, laptop sleeves, orthopedic braces, electrical insulation, liquid and sheet-applied elastomeric membranes and flashings, car fan belts, etc.
Where does neoprene come from?
US, 1930s; genericized trademark for DuPont brand of polychloroprene.
Questions about saying neoprene
How do you pronounce neoprene?
Say NEE-uh-preen. The American pronunciation is /ˈniəˌprin/. In British English it is /ˈniːəˌpriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neoprene?
Neoprene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · uh · preen.
Do Americans and Brits say neoprene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniəˌprin/ and the British form is /ˈniːəˌpriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.