How to pronounce nitrogenous
Say it like ny-TROJ-uh-nus. Nitrogenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROJ).
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- ny
- TROJ
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitrogenous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TROJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nitrogenous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ny-TROJ-uh-nus.
What does nitrogenous mean?
- of, relating to, or containing nitrogen
Where does nitrogenous come from?
From nitrogen + -ous.
Words that rhyme with nitrogenous
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Questions about saying nitrogenous
How do you pronounce nitrogenous?
Say ny-TROJ-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /naɪˈtrɑdʒənəs/. In British English it is /naɪˈtrɒdʒənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitrogenous?
Nitrogenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROJ). Broken into parts: ny · TROJ · uh · nus.
Is nitrogenous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /naɪˈtrɒdʒənəs/ (ny-TROJ-uh-nus).