How to pronounce neural
Say it like NUUR-ul. Neural has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUR).
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- NUUR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neural
American and British speakers say neural in essentially the same way: /ˈnʊrəl/ in the US and /ˈnjʊərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYOOR-rul.
What does neural mean?
- of or relating to the nervous system“nervous disease”“neural disorder”
- of or relating to neurons“neural network”
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Words that rhyme with neural
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Questions about saying neural
How do you pronounce neural?
Say NUUR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʊrəl/. In British English it is /ˈnjʊərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neural?
Neural has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUR). Broken into parts: NUUR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say neural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʊrəl/ and the British form is /ˈnjʊərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.