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neural
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnjʊərəl
Examples:
These are the afferent neural pathway.
The reduction of the neural spines is questionable.
Affective neuroscience is the study of the neural mechanisms of emotion.
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Common mistakes of neural pronunciation
- Vowel misplacement: Some learners may pronounce "neural" with an incorrect vowel sound, like /ˈnʊrəl/ instead of /ˈnjʊərəl/ (UK) or /ˈnʊrəl/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "eu" sound, pronounced as /juː/ in "neural".
- Consonant confusion: The "n" sound may be mispronounced as "m," leading to "meural." This mistake alters the word's meaning. Tip: Ensure you articulate the "n" clearly, as in "night."
- Stress error: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable, saying "neu-RAL" instead of "NEU-ral," can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, /ˈnjʊərəl/ (UK) or /ˈnʊrəl/ (US).
- Syllable omission: Some may drop the "u" sound, pronouncing it as "neral." This makes the word sound incomplete. Tip: Practice saying both syllables clearly, ensuring you pronounce the "eu" sound.
- Intonation issues: Misplacing intonation can make "neural" sound unnatural. Some may emphasize the last syllable instead. Tip: Maintain a steady tone, emphasizing the first syllable to sound more fluent.