How to pronounce neuroses
Say it like nyuh-ROH-seez. Neuroses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- nyuh
- ROH
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neuroses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of neuroses
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nyuh-ROH-seez.
What does neuroses mean?
- plural of neurosis How to pronounce neurosis
- plural of neurose How to pronounce neurose
Questions about saying neuroses
How do you pronounce neuroses?
Say nyuh-ROH-seez. The American pronunciation is /njʊˈroʊsiz/. In British English it is /njʊˈrəʊsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neuroses?
Neuroses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: nyuh · ROH · seez.
Is neuroses 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 /njʊˈrəʊsiːz/ (nyuh-ROH-seez).