How to pronounce nitroso
Say it like ny-TROH-soh. Nitroso has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH).
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- ny
- TROH
- soh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitroso 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.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nitroso
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ny-TROH-soh.
What does nitroso mean?
- The univalent radical and functional group -N=O
Where does nitroso come from?
Ultimately from Latin nitrōsus.
Words that rhyme with nitroso
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nitroso.
Questions about saying nitroso
How do you pronounce nitroso?
Say ny-TROH-soh. The American pronunciation is /naɪˈtroʊsoʊ/. In British English it is /naɪˈtrəʊsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitroso?
Nitroso has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH). Broken into parts: ny · TROH · soh.
Is nitroso 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 /naɪˈtrəʊsəʊ/ (ny-TROH-soh).