How to Pronounce Nitrites

To pronounce "nitrites", say NITR-it-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

NITR-it-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “nitrites”

"nitrites" has 3 syllables: nitr-it-es.

What does nitrites mean?

noun

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

Related words

nitratesnitratenitrosaminesnitrosaminenitrationnitratednitromethanenitrous

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How many syllables are in "nitrites"?▾

"Nitrites" has 3 syllables: nitr · it · es.

What does "nitrites" mean?▾

Nitrites: Any salt or ester of nitrous acid

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