How to pronounce nitrite
Say it like NY-tryte. Nitrite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- tryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitrite 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.
- tryteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nitrite
American and British speakers say nitrite in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtraɪt/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-tryte.
What does nitrite mean?
- Any salt or ester of nitrous acid.
- The univalent radical -NO₂, and the anion NO₂⁻
Questions about saying nitrite
How do you pronounce nitrite?
Say NY-tryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitrite?
Nitrite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · tryte.
Do Americans and Brits say nitrite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.