How to pronounce neurotically
Say it like nyuu-RAH-tih-klee. Neurotically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce neurotically. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- nyuu
- RAH
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurotically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of neurotically
- 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: nyoor-ROT-ih-klih.
What does neurotically mean?
- In a neurotic manner.
Where does neurotically come from?
From neurotic + -ally.
Questions about saying neurotically
How do you pronounce neurotically?
Say nyuu-RAH-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /njʊˈrɑtɪkli/. In British English it is /njʊəˈrɒtɪklɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurotically?
Neurotically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: nyuu · RAH · tih · klee.
Is neurotically 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 /njʊəˈrɒtɪklɪ/ (nyoor-ROT-ih-klih).