How to Pronounce "nitroglycerin"
word
ˌnaɪtɹəˈɡɫɪsɝən/, /ˌnaɪtɹoʊˈɡɫɪsɝən/, /ˌnaɪtʃɹəˈɡɫɪsɝən
ny-troh-GLISS-er-in
nˌaɪtɹəʊɡlˈɪsəɹˌɪn
ny-troh-GLISS-uh-rin
Definition
Nitroglycerin is a chemical compound used as an explosive and as a medicine to treat heart conditions like angina. It quickly relaxes blood vessels and is highly sensitive and powerful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌnaɪtɹəˈɡɫɪsɝən/, /ˌnaɪtɹoʊˈɡɫɪsɝən/, /ˌnaɪtʃɹəˈɡɫɪsɝən
British English
nˌaɪtɹəʊɡlˈɪsəɹˌɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ny-troh-GLISS-er-in
UK
ny-troh-GLISS-uh-rin
Listen in Context
Doctors sometimes give nitroglycerin to people with chest pain.
Nitroglycerin is an important ingredient in dynamite.
Be careful with nitroglycerin because it can explode easily.
My grandmother always carried a small bottle of nitroglycerin tablets for her heart.