How to pronounce neurotransmission
Say it like nuur-oh-tranz-MISH-un. Neurotransmission has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MISH).
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- nuur
- oh
- tranz
- MISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurotransmission 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.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neurotransmission
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nyoor-oh-tranz-MISH-un.
What does neurotransmission mean?
- The transfer of impulses between neurons.
Where does neurotransmission come from?
From neuro- + transmission.
Words that rhyme with neurotransmission
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Questions about saying neurotransmission
How do you pronounce neurotransmission?
Say nuur-oh-tranz-MISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌnʊroʊtrænzˈmɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌnjʊərəʊtrænzˈmɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurotransmission?
Neurotransmission has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MISH). Broken into parts: nuur · oh · tranz · MISH · un.
Is neurotransmission pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌnjʊərəʊtrænzˈmɪʃən/ (nyoor-oh-tranz-MISH-un).