How to pronounce nitric
Say it like NY-trik. Nitric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitric 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.
- trikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nitric
American and British speakers say nitric in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtrɪk/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-trik.
What does nitric mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or containing, nitrogen.
- Nitric acid.
Where does nitric come from?
From nitro- + -ic, compare French nitrique.
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Questions about saying nitric
How do you pronounce nitric?
Say NY-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtrɪk/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitric?
Nitric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · trik.
Do Americans and Brits say nitric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtrɪk/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.