How to pronounce neuromorphic
Say it like NUUR-oh-mor-fik. Neuromorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUR).
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- NUUR
- oh
- mor
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neuromorphic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- morGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neuromorphic
- 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: NUUR-oh-maw-fik.
What does neuromorphic mean?
- That mimic and implement neuro-biological architectures present in the nervous system to be used in a practical computing system.“neuromorphic computing”
Where does neuromorphic come from?
From neuro- + -morphic.
Questions about saying neuromorphic
How do you pronounce neuromorphic?
Say NUUR-oh-mor-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʊroʊˌmɔrfɪk/. In British English it is /ˈnʊrəʊˌmɔːfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neuromorphic?
Neuromorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUR). Broken into parts: NUUR · oh · mor · fik.
Is neuromorphic 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 /ˈnʊrəʊˌmɔːfɪk/ (NUUR-oh-maw-fik).