How to pronounce perineural
Say it like pur-REE-nuur-ul. Perineural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- pur
- REE
- nuur
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perineural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perineural
American and British speakers say perineural in essentially the same way: /ˌpɜˈriˌnʊrəl/ in the US and /ˌpɜˈriːˌnʊrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pur-REE-nuur-ul.
What does perineural mean?
- Near a nerve or nerves“a perineural injection”
Where does perineural come from?
From peri- + neural.
Questions about saying perineural
How do you pronounce perineural?
Say pur-REE-nuur-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɜˈriˌnʊrəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɜˈriːˌnʊrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perineural?
Perineural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: pur · REE · nuur · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say perineural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɜˈriˌnʊrəl/ and the British form is /ˌpɜˈriːˌnʊrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.