How to pronounce neurose
Say it like NYUUR-ohs. Neurose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYUUR).
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US American/ˈnjʊroʊs/NYUUR-ohs
UK British/ˈnjʊrəʊs/NYUUR-ohs
- NYUUR
- ohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurose 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.
- ohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of neurose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NYUUR-ohs.
What does neurose mean?
adjective
- Nerved.
- Having many nervures or veins.
- Neurosis.
Questions about saying neurose
How do you pronounce neurose?
Say NYUUR-ohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjʊroʊs/. In British English it is /ˈnjʊrəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurose?
Neurose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYUUR). Broken into parts: NYUUR · ohs.
Is neurose 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 /ˈnjʊrəʊs/ (NYUUR-ohs).