How to Pronounce "neurosurgeon"
word
ˈnʊɹoʊˌsɝdʒən
NUR-oh-SUR-juhn
njˈuːɹəsˌɜːdʒən
nyu-ROH-suh-JUHN
Definition
A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in performing surgeries on the brain, spine, and nervous system.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnʊɹoʊˌsɝdʒən
British English
njˈuːɹəsˌɜːdʒən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUR-oh-SUR-juhn
UK
nyu-ROH-suh-JUHN
Listen in Context
The neurosurgeon performed a difficult operation on the patient.
My uncle is a neurosurgeon at the city hospital.
A neurosurgeon treats injuries to the brain and spine.
After months of pain, she finally saw a neurosurgeon for her back problems.