How to Pronounce "neurosis"
word
nʊˈɹoʊsəs
noh-ROH-sis
njuːɹˈəʊsɪs
nyoo-ROH-sis
Definition
A neurosis is a mild mental disorder that causes stress, anxiety, or obsessive behavior, but does not affect reality or cause hallucinations.
IPA Transcription
American English
nʊˈɹoʊsəs
British English
njuːɹˈəʊsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
noh-ROH-sis
UK
nyoo-ROH-sis
Listen in Context
The doctor said her symptoms were due to neurosis.
Neurosis can make people feel very anxious.
He received therapy to treat his neurosis.
For years, her neurosis kept her from enjoying social events.