How to pronounce neuroepithelium
Say it like nur-oh-ep-ih-THEE-lee-um. Neuroepithelium has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (THEE).
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- nur
- oh
- ep
- ih
- THEE
- lee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neuroepithelium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neuroepithelium
- 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: nur-oh-ep-ih-THEE-lee-um.
What does neuroepithelium mean?
- The part of an embryo that develops into the nervous system
- The epithelium associated with sensory organs such as the eye or nose
Where does neuroepithelium come from?
From neuro- + epithelium.
Words that rhyme with neuroepithelium
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Questions about saying neuroepithelium
How do you pronounce neuroepithelium?
Say nur-oh-ep-ih-THEE-lee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɝoʊˌɛpɪˈθiliəm/. In British English it is /ˌnɜːəʊˌɛpɪˈθiːliəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neuroepithelium?
Neuroepithelium has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (THEE). Broken into parts: nur · oh · ep · ih · THEE · lee · um.
Is neuroepithelium 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 /ˌnɜːəʊˌɛpɪˈθiːliəm/ (nur-oh-ep-ih-THEE-lee-um).