How to pronounce neurotoxin
Say it like NYUUR-oh-tok-sin. Neurotoxin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYUUR).
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- NYUUR
- oh
- tok
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurotoxin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYUURSay 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.
- tokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neurotoxin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NYUUR-oh-tok-sin.
What does neurotoxin mean?
- A toxin that specifically acts upon neurons, their synapses, or the nervous system in its entirety.
Where does neurotoxin come from?
From neuro- + toxin.
Questions about saying neurotoxin
How do you pronounce neurotoxin?
Say NYUUR-oh-tok-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjʊroʊtɑksɪn/. In British English it is /ˈnjʊrəʊtɒksɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurotoxin?
Neurotoxin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYUUR). Broken into parts: NYUUR · oh · tok · sin.
Is neurotoxin 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 /ˈnjʊrəʊtɒksɪn/ (NYUUR-oh-tok-sin).