How to pronounce nitroglycerine
Say it like ny-troh-GLIS-uh-run. Nitroglycerine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIS).
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- ny
- troh
- GLIS
- uh
- run
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitroglycerine 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.
- GLISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nitroglycerine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ny-troh-GLIS-uh-run.
What does nitroglycerine mean?
- The compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate or 1,2,3 tri-nitrooxy propane; the ester of glycerol with nitric acid; prepared by the careful addition of a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acids to glycerol with constant stirring and cooling; it is a thick, pale yellow liquid, that is highly explosive on concussi
Where does nitroglycerine come from?
From nitro- + glycerine.
Words that rhyme with nitroglycerine
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Questions about saying nitroglycerine
How do you pronounce nitroglycerine?
Say ny-troh-GLIS-uh-run. The American pronunciation is /ˌnaɪtroʊˈɡlɪsərən/. In British English it is /ˌnaɪtrəʊˈɡlɪsərən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitroglycerine?
Nitroglycerine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIS). Broken into parts: ny · troh · GLIS · uh · run.
Is nitroglycerine 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 /ˌnaɪtrəʊˈɡlɪsərən/ (ny-troh-GLIS-uh-run).