How to pronounce nociceptive
Say it like noh-suh-SEP-tiv. Nociceptive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- noh
- suh
- SEP
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nociceptive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nociceptive
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-sih-SEP-tiv.
What does nociceptive mean?
- Relating to the perception or sensation of pain.
Where does nociceptive come from?
Coined by English neurophysiologist Charles Sherrington in 1906, from Latin noceō (“to do harm, to inflict injury”) + receptive.
Words that rhyme with nociceptive
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Questions about saying nociceptive
How do you pronounce nociceptive?
Say noh-suh-SEP-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌnoʊsəˈsɛptɪv/. In British English it is /ˌnəʊsɪˈsɛptɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nociceptive?
Nociceptive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: noh · suh · SEP · tiv.
Is nociceptive 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 /ˌnəʊsɪˈsɛptɪv/ (noh-sih-SEP-tiv).