How to pronounce neuron
Say it like NUUR-on. Neuron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUR).
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US American/ˈnʊrɑn/NUUR-on
UK British/ˈnjʊərɒn/NYOOR-ron
- NUUR
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neuron 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.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of neuron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NYOOR-ron.
What does neuron mean?
noun
- A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.
- A nervure of an insect's wing.
- A mathematical function serving as an essential unit of an artificial neural network.
Questions about saying neuron
How do you pronounce neuron?
Say NUUR-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʊrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈnjʊərɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neuron?
Neuron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUR). Broken into parts: NUUR · on.
Is neuron 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 /ˈnjʊərɒn/ (NYOOR-ron).