How to pronounce neurodivergent
Say it like nuur-oh-dih-VUR-junt. Neurodivergent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VUR).
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- nuur
- oh
- dih
- VUR
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurodivergent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neurodivergent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nyoor-oh-dy-VUR-junt.
What does neurodivergent mean?
- Having an atypical neurological configuration.
- One who is neurodivergent.
Where does neurodivergent come from?
From neuro- + divergent.
Words that rhyme with neurodivergent
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Questions about saying neurodivergent
How do you pronounce neurodivergent?
Say nuur-oh-dih-VUR-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˌnʊroʊdɪˈvɝdʒənt/. In British English it is /ˌnjʊərəʊdaɪˈvɜːdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurodivergent?
Neurodivergent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VUR). Broken into parts: nuur · oh · dih · VUR · junt.
Is neurodivergent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌnjʊərəʊdaɪˈvɜːdʒənt/ (nyoor-oh-dy-VUR-junt).