How to pronounce neurosurgeon
Say it like NUUR-oh-sur-jun. Neurosurgeon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUR).
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- NUUR
- oh
- sur
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurosurgeon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUURSay 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.
- surGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neurosurgeon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NUUR-oh-sur-jun.
What does neurosurgeon mean?
- A surgeon specializing in brain surgery.
Where does neurosurgeon come from?
From neuro- + surgeon.
Questions about saying neurosurgeon
How do you pronounce neurosurgeon?
Say NUUR-oh-sur-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʊroʊˌsɝdʒən/. In British English it is /ˈnʊrəʊˌsɜːdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurosurgeon?
Neurosurgeon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUR). Broken into parts: NUUR · oh · sur · jun.
Is neurosurgeon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnʊrəʊˌsɜːdʒən/ (NUUR-oh-sur-jun).