How to pronounce neurite
Say it like NYUUR-eyet. Neurite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYUUR).
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- NYUUR
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurite 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.
- eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of neurite
American and British speakers say neurite in essentially the same way: /ˈnjʊraɪt/ in the US and /ˈnjʊraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYUUR-eyet.
What does neurite mean?
- Any projection from the body of a neuron; either a dendrite or an axon
Questions about saying neurite
How do you pronounce neurite?
Say NYUUR-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjʊraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈnjʊraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurite?
Neurite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYUUR). Broken into parts: NYUUR · eyet.
Do Americans and Brits say neurite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnjʊraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈnjʊraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.