How to pronounce neurotypical
Say it like nuur-oh-TIP-ih-kul. Neurotypical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIP).
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- nuur
- oh
- TIP
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurotypical 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.
- TIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neurotypical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nyoor-oh-TIP-ih-kul.
What does neurotypical mean?
- Having a typical way of processing sensory, linguistic, and social information.
- Not autistic; allistic.
- One who is neurotypical.
Where does neurotypical come from?
From neuro- + typical.
Words that rhyme with neurotypical
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Questions about saying neurotypical
How do you pronounce neurotypical?
Say nuur-oh-TIP-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnʊroʊˈtɪpɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌnjʊərəʊˈtɪpɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurotypical?
Neurotypical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIP). Broken into parts: nuur · oh · TIP · ih · kul.
Is neurotypical 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 /ˌnjʊərəʊˈtɪpɪkəl/ (nyoor-oh-TIP-ih-kul).