How to pronounce neurology
Say it like nuh-ROL-uh-jee. Neurology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROL).
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- nuh
- ROL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ROLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of neurology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nuh-ROL-uh-jee.
What does neurology mean?
- The branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of nervous system including the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system and the nerves, muscles, and neuromuscular junction of the peripheral nervous system.
- Focal neurologic signs; focal neurologic deficits.“Patient had no neurology.”
- The results of a neurological examination.“Neurology is normal.”
Where does neurology come from?
From New Latin neurologia.
Words that rhyme with neurology
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Questions about saying neurology
How do you pronounce neurology?
Say nuh-ROL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /nʊˈrɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /nʊˈrɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurology?
Neurology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROL). Broken into parts: nuh · ROL · uh · jee.
Is neurology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nʊˈrɒlədʒi/ (nuh-ROL-uh-jee).