How to pronounce neurolinguistics
Say it like nur-oh-ling-GWIS-tiks. Neurolinguistics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GWIS).
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- nur
- oh
- ling
- GWIS
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurolinguistics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GWISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neurolinguistics
- 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-ling-GWIS-tiks.
What does neurolinguistics mean?
- Science concerned with the human brain mechanisms underlying the comprehension, production and abstract knowledge of language, be it spoken, signed or written.
Where does neurolinguistics come from?
From neuro- + linguistics.
Words that rhyme with neurolinguistics
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Questions about saying neurolinguistics
How do you pronounce neurolinguistics?
Say nur-oh-ling-GWIS-tiks. The American pronunciation is /nɝoʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/. In British English it is /nɜːəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurolinguistics?
Neurolinguistics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GWIS). Broken into parts: nur · oh · ling · GWIS · tiks.
Is neurolinguistics 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 /nɜːəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ (nur-oh-ling-GWIS-tiks).