How to pronounce nitro
Say it like NIT-roh. Nitro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT).
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US American/ˈnɪtroʊ/NIT-roh
UK British/ˈnɪtrəʊ/NIT-roh
- NIT
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nitro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NIT-roh.
What does nitro mean?
noun
- The univalent NO₂ functional group.
- Nitroglycerin, especially as medication.
- A beer that is nitrogenated to give it a more creamy head.
- Containing the nitro group.“Nitro compounds tend to be unstable and often explosive.”
Questions about saying nitro
How do you pronounce nitro?
Say NIT-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪtroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈnɪtrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitro?
Nitro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT). Broken into parts: NIT · roh.
Is nitro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnɪtrəʊ/ (NIT-roh).