How to pronounce neuraxis
Say it like NYUUR-ak-sis. Neuraxis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYUUR).
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- NYUUR
- ak
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neuraxis 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.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neuraxis
American and British speakers say neuraxis in essentially the same way: /ˈnjʊˌræksɪs/ in the US and /ˈnjʊəˌræksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYOOR-ak-sis.
What does neuraxis mean?
- Synonym of central nervous system.
- A subset of the central nervous system: i.e., the spinal cord, rhombencephalon, mesencephalon and diencephalon.
Where does neuraxis come from?
From neur- + axis.
Questions about saying neuraxis
How do you pronounce neuraxis?
Say NYUUR-ak-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjʊˌræksɪs/. In British English it is /ˈnjʊəˌræksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neuraxis?
Neuraxis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYUUR). Broken into parts: NYUUR · ak · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say neuraxis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnjʊˌræksɪs/ and the British form is /ˈnjʊəˌræksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.