How to pronounce nootropic
Say it like noh-uh-TROH-pik. Nootropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH).
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- noh
- uh
- TROH
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nootropic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nootropic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-uh-TROH-pik.
What does nootropic mean?
- Any substance purported to increase or enhance cognitive abilities.
- A drug that enhances learning and memory and lacks the usual pharmacology of other psychotropic drugs (e.g. sedation, motor stimulation) and possesses very few side effects and extremely low toxicity.
- Relating to substances that enhance cognitive performance.
Where does nootropic come from?
Coined by Romanian psychologist and chemist Corneliu E.
Words that rhyme with nootropic
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Questions about saying nootropic
How do you pronounce nootropic?
Say noh-uh-TROH-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˌnoʊəˈtroʊpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌnəʊəˈtrəʊpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nootropic?
Nootropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH). Broken into parts: noh · uh · TROH · pik.
Is nootropic 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 /ˌnəʊəˈtrəʊpɪk/ (noh-uh-TROH-pik).