How to pronounce nutrient
Say it like NOO-tree-unt. Nutrient 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 nutrient. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NOO
- tree
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutrient 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nutrient
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-tree-unt.
What does nutrient mean?
- any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
- any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis
- of or providing nourishment“good nourishing stew”
Where does nutrient come from?
Borrowed from Latin nūtriēns, present participle of nūtriō (“to suckle, nourish, foster”).
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Questions about saying nutrient
How do you pronounce nutrient?
Say NOO-tree-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈnutriənt/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːtriənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutrient?
Nutrient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · tree · unt.
Is nutrient 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 /ˈnjuːtriənt/ (NYOO-tree-unt).