How to Pronounce Nitrous

To pronounce "nitrous", say NITR-ous — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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NITR-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “nitrous”

"nitrous" has 2 syllables: nitr-ous. It rhymes with citrus, if that helps it stick.

What does nitrous mean?

noun

  1. Nitrous oxide.
  2. The system in some racing vehicles which pumps nitrous oxide into the engine to improve performance.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or derived from nitrogen, especially in which the valence of the nitrogen is lower than that of a corresponding nitric species
  2. Of, or relating to nitrous acid or its derivatives

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Words that rhyme with nitrous

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citrus

Related words

azoticnitricoxidetetroxidenitrogengasmixscourge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nitrous"?▾

"Nitrous" has 2 syllables: nitr · ous.

What does "nitrous" mean?▾

Nitrous: Nitrous oxide.

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