How to pronounce neuroscience
Say it like NYUUR-oh-sy-uns. Neuroscience has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYUUR).
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- NYUUR
- oh
- sy
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neuroscience pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYUURSay 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.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neuroscience
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NYOOR-oh-sy-uns.
What does neuroscience mean?
- The scientific study of the nervous system.
Where does neuroscience come from?
From neuro- + science.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- neurobiology
Questions about saying neuroscience
How do you pronounce neuroscience?
Say NYUUR-oh-sy-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjʊroʊˌsaɪəns/. In British English it is /ˈnjʊərəʊsaɪəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neuroscience?
Neuroscience has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYUUR). Broken into parts: NYUUR · oh · sy · uns.
Is neuroscience 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 /ˈnjʊərəʊsaɪəns/ (NYOOR-oh-sy-uns).