How to pronounce neurons
Say it like NUUR-onz. Neurons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUR).
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US American/ˈnʊrɑnz/NUUR-onz
UK British/ˈnʊrɒnz/NUUR-onz
- NUUR
- onz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurons 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.
- onzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of neurons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NUUR-onz.
What does neurons mean?
noun
- plural of neuron How to pronounce neuron
Questions about saying neurons
How do you pronounce neurons?
Say NUUR-onz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʊrɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈnʊrɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurons?
Neurons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUR). Broken into parts: NUUR · onz.
Is neurons 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 /ˈnʊrɒnz/ (NUUR-onz).