To pronounce "nitrocellulose", say NITR-oc-ell-ul-os-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"nitrocellulose" has 6 syllables: nitr-oc-ell-ul-os-e. It rhymes with morose and close, if that helps it stick.
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"Nitrocellulose" has 6 syllables: nitr · oc · ell · ul · os · e.
Nitrocellulose: A cotton-like material, made from cellulose by the action of nitric and sulphuric acids, used in the manufacture of explosives, collodion etc.
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