How to pronounce neuralgia
Say it like NYUUR-al-juh. Neuralgia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYUUR).
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US American/ˈnjʊrældʒə/NYUUR-al-juh
UK British/ˈnjuərældʒə/NYOO-uh-ral-juh
- NYUUR
- al
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neuralgia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neuralgia
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: NYOO-uh-ral-juh.
What does neuralgia mean?
noun
- An acute, severe, intermittent pain that radiates along a nerve.
- Acute emotional distress.
Questions about saying neuralgia
How do you pronounce neuralgia?
Say NYUUR-al-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjʊrældʒə/. In British English it is /ˈnjuərældʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neuralgia?
Neuralgia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYUUR). Broken into parts: NYUUR · al · juh.
Is neuralgia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈnjuərældʒə/ (NYOO-uh-ral-juh).