How to pronounce nidus
Say it like NY-dus. Nidus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- dus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nidus 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.
- dusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nidus
American and British speakers say nidus in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪdəs/ in the US and /ˈnaɪdəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-dus.
What does nidus mean?
- An aggregate of neurons.
- A nest for insects or small animals.
- A place of infection in an organism.
Where does nidus come from?
Borrowed from Latin nīdus (“nest”).
Questions about saying nidus
How do you pronounce nidus?
Say NY-dus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪdəs/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪdəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nidus?
Nidus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · dus.
Do Americans and Brits say nidus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪdəs/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪdəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.