nutrient

/ˈnuːtriənt/

Syllables nu·tri·ent

Stress NU-tri-ent

Phonics Breakdown

nu

/nuː/

long u_e

tri

/tri/

consonant blend

ent

/ənt/

schwa

Meaning

a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health

Sound Reference

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nu=/nuː/(noon) + tri=/tri/(tree) + ent=/ənt/(student)

Example

Vegetables are rich in essential nutrients.