How to Pronounce "nitroglycerine"
word
ˌnaɪtɹəˈɡɫɪsɝən/, /ˌnaɪtɹoʊˈɡɫɪsɝən/, /ˌnaɪtʃɹəˈɡɫɪsɝən
nye-troh-GLISS-er-in
nˌaɪtɹəʊɡlˈɪsəɹˌiːn
nye-troh-GLISS-uh-reen
Definition
Nitroglycerine is a powerful chemical that can be used both as an explosive and as a medicine to treat heart problems like chest pain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌnaɪtɹəˈɡɫɪsɝən/, /ˌnaɪtɹoʊˈɡɫɪsɝən/, /ˌnaɪtʃɹəˈɡɫɪsɝən
British English
nˌaɪtɹəʊɡlˈɪsəɹˌiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nye-troh-GLISS-er-in
UK
nye-troh-GLISS-uh-reen
Listen in Context
The doctor gave him nitroglycerine for his heart pain.
Nitroglycerine can be dangerous because it can explode easily.
People with heart problems sometimes carry nitroglycerine tablets.
After taking nitroglycerine, my chest pain went away in a few minutes.