How to pronounce nitration
Say it like ny-TRAY-shun. Nitration has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY).
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- ny
- TRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nitration
American and British speakers say nitration in essentially the same way: /naɪˈtreɪʃən/ in the US and /naɪˈtreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ny-TRAY-shun.
What does nitration mean?
- The reaction of something with nitric acid; especially such a reaction, in the presence of sulfuric acid, to introduce a nitro functional group into a compound.
Where does nitration come from?
From nitrate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with nitration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nitration.
Questions about saying nitration
How do you pronounce nitration?
Say ny-TRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /naɪˈtreɪʃən/. In British English it is /naɪˈtreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitration?
Nitration has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY). Broken into parts: ny · TRAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say nitration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /naɪˈtreɪʃən/ and the British form is /naɪˈtreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.