How to pronounce nitrocellulose
Say it like ny-troh-SEL-yuh-lohs. Nitrocellulose has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEL).
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- ny
- troh
- SEL
- yuh
- lohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitrocellulose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nitrocellulose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ny-troh-SEL-yuh-lohs.
What does nitrocellulose mean?
- A cotton-like material, made from cellulose by the action of nitric and sulfuric acids, used in the manufacture of explosives, collodion etc.
Where does nitrocellulose come from?
From nitro- + cellulose.
Questions about saying nitrocellulose
How do you pronounce nitrocellulose?
Say ny-troh-SEL-yuh-lohs. The American pronunciation is /ˌnaɪtroʊˈsɛljəˌloʊs/. In British English it is /ˌnaɪtrəʊˈsɛljəˌləʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitrocellulose?
Nitrocellulose has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEL). Broken into parts: ny · troh · SEL · yuh · lohs.
Is nitrocellulose 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 /ˌnaɪtrəʊˈsɛljəˌləʊs/ (ny-troh-SEL-yuh-lohs).