How to pronounce neurophobia
Say it like nuur-oh-FOH-bee-uh. Neurophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- nuur
- oh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neurophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nyoor-oh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does neurophobia mean?
- An aversion to or fear of neurology or the nervous system, especially among medical students or professionals intimidated by the complexity of neurological science.
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Questions about saying neurophobia
How do you pronounce neurophobia?
Say nuur-oh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌnʊroʊˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌnjʊərəʊˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurophobia?
Neurophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: nuur · oh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is neurophobia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌnjʊərəʊˈfəʊbiə/ (nyoor-oh-FOH-bee-uh).