How to pronounce neurodiverse
Say it like nyuur-oh-dy-VURS. Neurodiverse has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VURS).
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- nyuur
- oh
- dy
- VURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurodiverse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyuurGive 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.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- VURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of neurodiverse
- 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-VURS.
What does neurodiverse mean?
- Of a person: exhibiting neurodiversity; varying in mental configuration from others, especially being on the autism spectrum; of a group: made up of neurodivergent people.
- Of or pertaining to neurodivergent people or groups.
Where does neurodiverse come from?
From neuro- (prefix denoting the nervous system) + diverse, probably modeled on neurodiversity which was coined by the Australian sociologist Judy Singer (born 1951) in her 1998 Bachelor of Arts dissertation.
Words that rhyme with neurodiverse
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Questions about saying neurodiverse
How do you pronounce neurodiverse?
Say nyuur-oh-dy-VURS. The American pronunciation is /ˌnjʊroʊˌdaɪˈvɝs/. In British English it is /ˌnjʊərəʊdaɪˈvɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurodiverse?
Neurodiverse has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VURS). Broken into parts: nyuur · oh · dy · VURS.
Is neurodiverse 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 /ˌnjʊərəʊdaɪˈvɜːs/ (nyoor-oh-dy-VURS).