How to Pronounce Nitrite

To pronounce "nitrite", say NITR-it-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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7

Letters

/ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nitrite

"nitrite" has 3 syllables: nitr-it-e. It rhymes with vitrite, if that helps it stick.

What does nitrite mean?

noun

  1. Any salt or ester of nitrous acid
  2. The univalent radical -NO2, and the anion NO2-

Words that rhyme with nitrite

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How many syllables are in "nitrite"?

"Nitrite" has 3 syllables: nitr · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nitrite"?

The IPA transcription of "nitrite" is /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪt/.

What does "nitrite" mean?

Nitrite: Any salt or ester of nitrous acid

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