How to pronounce nutmeg
Say it like NUHT-meg. Nutmeg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT).
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- NUHT
- meg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutmeg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- megGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nutmeg
American and British speakers say nutmeg in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌtˌmɛɡ/ in the US and /ˈnʌtˌmɛɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHT-meg.
What does nutmeg mean?
- An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
- The powdered seed, ready for use.
- A whole nutmeg seed.
- To flavor with nutmeg.“She decided the eggnog was lacking in flavor, so she decided to nutmeg it heavily.”
- To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).
Where does nutmeg come from?
For the term used in various ball sports, see Wikipedia.
Questions about saying nutmeg
How do you pronounce nutmeg?
Say NUHT-meg. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌtˌmɛɡ/. In British English it is /ˈnʌtˌmɛɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutmeg?
Nutmeg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT). Broken into parts: NUHT · meg.
Do Americans and Brits say nutmeg the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌtˌmɛɡ/ and the British form is /ˈnʌtˌmɛɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.