How to pronounce nutrients
Say it like NOO-tree-unts. Nutrients 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 nutrients. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NOO
- tree
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutrients 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.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nutrients
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-tree-unts.
What does nutrients mean?
- plural of nutrient How to pronounce nutrient
Questions about saying nutrients
How do you pronounce nutrients?
Say NOO-tree-unts. The American pronunciation is /ˈnutriənts/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːtriənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutrients?
Nutrients has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · tree · unts.
Is nutrients 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 /ˈnjuːtriənts/ (NYOO-tree-unts).