How to pronounce nutrition
Say it like noo-TRISH-un. Nutrition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRISH).
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- noo
- TRISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutrition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TRISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nutrition
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: nyoo-TRISH-un.
What does nutrition mean?
- (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance
- a source of materials to nourish the body
- the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)
Where does nutrition come from?
Borrowed from Middle French nutrition, from Old French nutricion, from Latin nutritio.
Words that rhyme with nutrition
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Questions about saying nutrition
How do you pronounce nutrition?
Say noo-TRISH-un. The American pronunciation is /nuˈtrɪʃən/. In British English it is /njuːˈtrɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutrition?
Nutrition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRISH). Broken into parts: noo · TRISH · un.
Is nutrition 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 /njuːˈtrɪʃən/ (nyoo-TRISH-un).