How to Pronounce Nutrient

To pronounce "nutrient", say NUTR-ient — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nutrient”

"nutrient" has 2 syllables: nutr-ient.

What does nutrient mean?

noun

  1. A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.

adjective

  1. Providing nourishment.

Synonyms

nutriment

Related words

alimentarynutritivenutritiousnourishingfoodwholesomenutritiontrophic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nutrient"?▾

"Nutrient" has 2 syllables: nutr · ient.

What is the IPA transcription of "nutrient"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nutrient" is /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/.

What does "nutrient" mean?▾

Nutrient: A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.

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