How to Pronounce Nitro

To pronounce "nitro", say NITR-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnaɪtɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈnaɪtɹəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nitro”

"nitro" has 2 syllables: nitr-o. It rhymes with vitro and citro, if that helps it stick.

What does nitro mean?

noun

  1. The univalent NO2 functional group.
  2. Nitroglycerin, especially as medication.

adjective

  1. Containing the nitro group; such compounds tend to be unstable and often explosive

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Words that rhyme with nitro

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vitrocitrofittromitro

Related words

toluolbenzolenitroglycerinbenzolnitratedglycerineglycerinmuriatic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nitro"?▾

"Nitro" has 2 syllables: nitr · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "nitro"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nitro" is /ˈnaɪtɹəʊ/.

What does "nitro" mean?▾

Nitro: The univalent NO2 functional group.

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