How to pronounce nectareous
Say it like nek-TER-ee-us. Nectareous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER).
- nek
- TER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nectareous 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nectareous
American and British speakers say nectareous in essentially the same way: /nɛkˈtɛriəs/ in the US and /nɛkˈtɛəriəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: nek-TAIR-ree-us.
What does nectareous mean?
- Pertaining to nectar; nectarous.
Words that rhyme with nectareous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nectareous.
Questions about saying nectareous
How do you pronounce nectareous?
Say nek-TER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /nɛkˈtɛriəs/. In British English it is /nɛkˈtɛəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nectareous?
Nectareous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER). Broken into parts: nek · TER · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say nectareous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɛkˈtɛriəs/ and the British form is /nɛkˈtɛəriəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.