How to Pronounce "nutrient"
word
ˈnutɹiənt
NOO-tree-uhnt
njˈuːtɹiənt
NYOO-tree-uhnt
Definition
A nutrient is a substance in food that your body needs to grow, stay healthy, and have energy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnutɹiənt
British English
njˈuːtɹiənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOO-tree-uhnt
UK
NYOO-tree-uhnt
Listen in Context
Vegetables are full of important nutrients.
Your body needs different nutrients to stay healthy.
Milk is a good source of calcium, an essential nutrient.
Some people take vitamin pills to get all the nutrients they need.