How to pronounce nectarian
Say it like nek-TER-ee-un. Nectarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER).
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- nek
- TER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nectarian 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 nectarian
American and British speakers say nectarian in essentially the same way: /nɛkˈtɛriən/ in the US and /nɛkˈtɛəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: nek-TAIR-ree-un.
What does nectarian mean?
- Of or like nectar; wonderfully delicious.
Words that rhyme with nectarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nectarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying nectarian
How do you pronounce nectarian?
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 nectarian?
Nectarian 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 nectarian 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.