How to Pronounce Nitrogenous

To pronounce "nitrogenous", say NITR-og-en-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

NITR-og-en-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “nitrogenous”

"nitrogenous" has 4 syllables: nitr-og-en-ous. It rhymes with androgynous and homogenous, if that helps it stick.

What does nitrogenous mean?

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or containing nitrogen

Synonyms

nitrogenic

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Words that rhyme with nitrogenous

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androgynoushomogenous

Related words

nitratenitrogenicnitricnitrophyticazoticnitrocellulosicnitrobacterialnucleal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nitrogenous"?▾

"Nitrogenous" has 4 syllables: nitr · og · en · ous.

What does "nitrogenous" mean?▾

Nitrogenous: Of, relating to, or containing nitrogen

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