How to Pronounce Neural

To pronounce "neural", say NEUR-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnjəɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈnjəɹəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “neural”

"neural" has 2 syllables: neur-al. It rhymes with rural and mural, if that helps it stick.

What does neural mean?

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to the nerves, neurons or the nervous system.
  2. Modelled on the arrangement of neurons in the brain.

Words that rhyme with neural

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ruralmuralpluralcruraljuralintramuralpleuralguralduralsuraljurelperineural

Related words

neuronalneuronicnervousneurologicneurologicalneuronnervetwitchy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "neural"?▾

"Neural" has 2 syllables: neur · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "neural"?▾

The IPA transcription of "neural" is /ˈnjəɹəl/.

What does "neural" mean?▾

Neural: Of, or relating to the nerves, neurons or the nervous system.

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