How to pronounce newsprint
Say it like NOOZ-print. Newsprint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ).
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- NOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newsprint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- printGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of newsprint
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOOZ-print.
What does newsprint mean?
- An inexpensive paper used for printing newspapers.
Where does newsprint come from?
From news + print.
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Questions about saying newsprint
How do you pronounce newsprint?
Say NOOZ-print. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuzˌprɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːzˌprɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newsprint?
Newsprint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ). Broken into parts: NOOZ · print.
Is newsprint pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːzˌprɪnt/ (NYOOZ-print).