How to pronounce nutria
Say it like NOO-tree-uh. Nutria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nutria. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NOO
- tree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nutria
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-tree-uh.
What does nutria mean?
- The coypu, Myocastor coypus.
- The fur of the coypu.
Where does nutria come from?
From Spanish nutria (“otter”), from Latin lutra.
Questions about saying nutria
How do you pronounce nutria?
Say NOO-tree-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnutriə/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːtriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutria?
Nutria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · tree · uh.
Is nutria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːtriə/ (NYOO-tree-uh).