How to pronounce nidorous
Say it like NY-duh-rus. Nidorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- duh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nidorous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nidorous
American and British speakers say nidorous in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪdərəs/ in the US and /ˈnaɪdərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-duh-rus.
What does nidorous mean?
- Emitting a strong, unpleasant odor, especially one like that of cooking fat or similar greasy substances.
Where does nidorous come from?
From nidor (“the unpleasant smell of some cooked animal substances”) + -ous, or from Medieval Latin nidorosus.
Questions about saying nidorous
How do you pronounce nidorous?
Say NY-duh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪdərəs/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪdərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nidorous?
Nidorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · duh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say nidorous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪdərəs/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪdərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.