How to pronounce neutrinos
Say it like noo-TREE-nohz. Neutrinos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce neutrinos. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- noo
- TREE
- nohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neutrinos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of neutrinos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: nyoo-TREE-nohz.
What does neutrinos mean?
- plural of neutrino How to pronounce neutrino
Questions about saying neutrinos
How do you pronounce neutrinos?
Say noo-TREE-nohz. The American pronunciation is /nuˈtrinoʊz/. In British English it is /njuːˈtriːnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neutrinos?
Neutrinos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE). Broken into parts: noo · TREE · nohz.
Is neutrinos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /njuːˈtriːnəʊz/ (nyoo-TREE-nohz).