How to pronounce nitride
Say it like NY-tryde. Nitride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- tryde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitride 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.
- trydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nitride
American and British speakers say nitride in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtraɪd/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtraɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-tryde.
What does nitride mean?
- A compound of nitrogen where nitrogen has an oxidation state of −3.
- To subject to the nitriding process.
Where does nitride come from?
From nitr(ogen) + -ide.
Questions about saying nitride
How do you pronounce nitride?
Say NY-tryde. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtraɪd/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitride?
Nitride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · tryde.
Do Americans and Brits say nitride the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtraɪd/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtraɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.