How to pronounce neu
Say it like NOY. Neu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of neu
American and British speakers say neu in essentially the same way: /nɔɪ/ in the US and /nɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOY.
What does neu mean?
- Synonym of HER-2.
Where does neu come from?
The name of this oncogene is abbreviated from a neuroglioblastoma cell line, from which it was originally isolated in rats.
Words that rhyme with neu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neu.
Questions about saying neu
How do you pronounce neu?
Say NOY. The American pronunciation is /nɔɪ/. In British English it is /nɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neu?
Neu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOY.
Do Americans and Brits say neu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɔɪ/ and the British form is /nɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.