How to pronounce neurosis
neurosis
/nʊˈrəʊsəs/
3 syllables, stress on the second
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Neurosis, sound by sound
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /ʊ/as in book | A short, relaxed “oo”; hardly round the lips. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /əʊ/as in go | Glide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce neurosis?
Neurosis is pronounced /nʊˈrəʊsəs/ in American English.
How many syllables are in neurosis?
Neurosis has 3 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in neurosis?
The second syllable: /nʊˈrəʊsəs/.