How to pronounce nutriment
Say it like NYOO-trih-munt. Nutriment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO).
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- NYOO
- trih
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutriment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nutriment
American and British speakers say nutriment in essentially the same way: /ˈnjutrɪmənt/ in the US and /ˈnjuːtrɪmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYOO-trih-munt.
What does nutriment mean?
- A source of nourishment; food.
- Something that promotes growth or development; a nutrient.
Where does nutriment come from?
Inherited from Middle English nutriment, from Latin nūtrīmentum.
Questions about saying nutriment
How do you pronounce nutriment?
Say NYOO-trih-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjutrɪmənt/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːtrɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutriment?
Nutriment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO). Broken into parts: NYOO · trih · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say nutriment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnjutrɪmənt/ and the British form is /ˈnjuːtrɪmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.