How to pronounce neurotomy
Say it like nuh-ROT-uh-mee. Neurotomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT).
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- nuh
- ROT
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurotomy 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of neurotomy
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- 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: nyoo-uh-ROT-uh-mee.
What does neurotomy mean?
- The dissection, or anatomy, of the nervous system.
- The division of a nerve, for the relief of neuralgia, or for other purposes.
Where does neurotomy come from?
From neuro- + -tomy.
Words that rhyme with neurotomy
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Questions about saying neurotomy
How do you pronounce neurotomy?
Say nuh-ROT-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /nʊˈrɑtəmi/. In British English it is /njuəˈrɒtəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurotomy?
Neurotomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT). Broken into parts: nuh · ROT · uh · mee.
Is neurotomy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /njuəˈrɒtəmi/ (nyoo-uh-ROT-uh-mee).