How to pronounce nutritious
Say it like noo-TRISH-us. Nutritious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRISH).
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- noo
- TRISH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutritious 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nutritious
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: nyoo-TRISH-us.
What does nutritious mean?
- Providing nutrients; healthy to eat or drink.
- Salutary.
Where does nutritious come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin nūtrītius, from nūtrītus, from nūtrīre.
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Questions about saying nutritious
How do you pronounce nutritious?
Say noo-TRISH-us. The American pronunciation is /nuˈtrɪʃəs/. In British English it is /njuːˈtrɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutritious?
Nutritious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRISH). Broken into parts: noo · TRISH · us.
Is nutritious 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 /njuːˈtrɪʃəs/ (nyoo-TRISH-us).