How to pronounce nectarial
Say it like nek-TER-ee-ul. Nectarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nectarial. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- nek
- TER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nectarial 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nectarial
American and British speakers say nectarial in essentially the same way: /nɛkˈtɛriəl/ in the US and /nɛkˈtɛəriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: nek-TAIR-ree-ul.
What does nectarial mean?
- Of or pertaining to the nectary of a plant.“nectarial cells”
Words that rhyme with nectarial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nectarial.
Questions about saying nectarial
How do you pronounce nectarial?
Say nek-TER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /nɛkˈtɛriəl/. In British English it is /nɛkˈtɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nectarial?
Nectarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER). Broken into parts: nek · TER · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say nectarial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɛkˈtɛriəl/ and the British form is /nɛkˈtɛəriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.