Pronunciation of 'Neurotransmitter'
The word 'neurotransmitter' refers to chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the nervous system. It is pronounced as 'ˌnʊroʊˈtrænsˌmɪtər' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word originates from the combination of 'neuro-' (relating to nerves or the nervous system) and 'transmitter' (something that transmits signals).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the nervous system.
Pronounced as 'NEW-roh-TRANS-mit-er', with stress on 'trans' and 'mit'. 'Neu' sounds like 'new', 'trans' like 'tranz', and 'mitter' like 'mit-er'.