How to pronounce nectar
Say it like NEK-ter. Nectar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK).
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- NEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nectar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nectar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NEK-tuh.
What does nectar mean?
- The drink of the gods.
- Any delicious drink, now especially a type of sweetened fruit juice.
- The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds.
- To feed on nectar.“Nectaring is one of butterflies' favorite activities.”
Words that rhyme with nectar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nectar.
Questions about saying nectar
How do you pronounce nectar?
Say NEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nectar?
Nectar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK). Broken into parts: NEK · ter.
Is nectar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɛktə/ (NEK-tuh).