How to pronounce neuroscientist
Say it like NYUUR-oh-sy-un-tist. Neuroscientist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYUUR).
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- NYUUR
- oh
- sy
- un
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neuroscientist 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neuroscientist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NYUUR-oh-sy-un-tist.
What does neuroscientist mean?
- A scientist whose speciality is neuroscience.
Where does neuroscientist come from?
From neuro- + scientist.
Questions about saying neuroscientist
How do you pronounce neuroscientist?
Say NYUUR-oh-sy-un-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjʊroʊˌsaɪəntɪst/. In British English it is /ˈnjʊrəʊˌsaɪəntɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neuroscientist?
Neuroscientist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYUUR). Broken into parts: NYUUR · oh · sy · un · tist.
Is neuroscientist 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 /ˈnjʊrəʊˌsaɪəntɪst/ (NYUUR-oh-sy-un-tist).