How to Pronounce "neurotic"
word
/nʊˈɹɑtɪk/
nuu-RAH-tik
/njuːɹˈɒtɪk/
nyoo-RO-tik
Definition
Describes someone who worries a lot, gets nervous easily, or has a lot of anxiety. In psychology, it refers to a person showing strange or excessive emotional reactions, but it's more common as an informal description for overly anxious people.
IPA Transcription
American English
/nʊˈɹɑtɪk/
British English
/njuːɹˈɒtɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nuu-RAH-tik
UK
nyoo-RO-tik
Listen in Context
He gets neurotic about his health.
My boss is a bit neurotic about being on time.
She became neurotic after too much stress at work.
Don't be so neurotic—everything will work out fine.