How to pronounce neurotic
Say it like nuh-ROT-ik. Neurotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT).
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- nuh
- ROT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neurotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nuh-ROT-ik.
What does neurotic mean?
- Affected with a neurosis.
- Overly anxious.“He is getting neurotic about time-keeping.”
- Useful in disorders of, or affecting, the nerves.
- A person who has a neurosis.
- A crazy person.
Where does neurotic come from?
Formed of neuro- (“of nerves or the nervous system”) + -otic (“having abnormal condition”).
Words that rhyme with neurotic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neurotic.
Questions about saying neurotic
How do you pronounce neurotic?
Say nuh-ROT-ik. The American pronunciation is /nʊˈrɑtɪk/. In British English it is /nʊˈrɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurotic?
Neurotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT). Broken into parts: nuh · ROT · ik.
Is neurotic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nʊˈrɒtɪk/ (nuh-ROT-ik).