neurolinguistics Syllabification: (neu·ro·lin·guis·tics)Pronunciation: /ˌn(y)o͞orōˌliNGˈgwistiks/Definition of neurolinguistics noun [treated as singular] the branch of linguistics dealing with the relationship between language and the structure and functioning of the brain. Derivatives neurolinguistic adjective neurolinguistics in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of neurolinguistics in the British & World English dictionary