How to Pronounce "nitrous"
word
ˈnɪtɹəs
NI-truhs
nˈaɪtɹəs
NYE-truhs
Definition
Relating to or containing nitrogen, especially referring to nitrous oxide, a colorless gas used medically for pain relief and in car engines for extra power.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɪtɹəs
British English
nˈaɪtɹəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NI-truhs
UK
NYE-truhs
Listen in Context
The dentist used nitrous to help me relax.
The race car uses nitrous for extra speed.
Nitrous compounds are studied in chemistry.
When he hit the button, the engine's nitrous kicked in and the car took off.