How to pronounce nectarean
Say it like nek-TER-ee-un. Nectarean has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER).
- nek
- TER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nectarean pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nectarean
American and British speakers say nectarean in essentially the same way: /nɛkˈtɛriən/ in the US and /nɛkˈtɛəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: nek-TAIR-ree-un.
What does nectarean mean?
- Of or pertaining to nectar; nectareous; sweet.
Words that rhyme with nectarean
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nectarean.
Questions about saying nectarean
How do you pronounce nectarean?
Say nek-TER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /nɛkˈtɛriən/. In British English it is /nɛkˈtɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nectarean?
Nectarean has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER). Broken into parts: nek · TER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say nectarean the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɛkˈtɛriən/ and the British form is /nɛkˈtɛəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.