How to pronounce nutritive
Say it like NOO-truh-tiv. Nutritive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- truh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutritive 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nutritive
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NYOO-truh-tiv.
What does nutritive mean?
- Of or pertaining to nutrition.
- Nourishing, providing nutrition.
Where does nutritive come from?
From Middle French nutritif, from Late Latin nūtritīvus, from the participle stem of Latin nūtriō (“to suckle”).
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Questions about saying nutritive
How do you pronounce nutritive?
Say NOO-truh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈnutrətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːtrətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutritive?
Nutritive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · truh · tiv.
Is nutritive 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 /ˈnjuːtrətɪv/ (NYOO-truh-tiv).