How to pronounce neurosurgery
Say it like nuur-oh-SUR-juh-ree. Neurosurgery has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR).
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- nuur
- oh
- SUR
- juh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurosurgery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of neurosurgery
- 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-juh-ree.
What does neurosurgery mean?
- The surgical discipline focused on treating those central and peripheral nervous system diseases.
- Any surgical procedure performed on the nervous system, especially the brain.
Where does neurosurgery come from?
From neuro- + surgery.
Words that rhyme with neurosurgery
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Questions about saying neurosurgery
How do you pronounce neurosurgery?
Say nuur-oh-SUR-juh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌnʊroʊˈsɝdʒəri/. In British English it is /ˌnʊrəʊˈsɜːdʒəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurosurgery?
Neurosurgery has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR). Broken into parts: nuur · oh · SUR · juh · ree.
Is neurosurgery 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 /ˌnʊrəʊˈsɜːdʒəri/ (nuur-oh-SUR-juh-ree).