How to pronounce denuclearize
Say it like dee-NYOO-klee-uh-ryze. Denuclearize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO).
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- dee
- NYOO
- klee
- uh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denuclearize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of denuclearize
American and British speakers say denuclearize in essentially the same way: /diˈnjukliəˌraɪz/ in the US and /diˈnjuːkliəˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-NYOO-klee-uh-ryze.
What does denuclearize mean?
- To ban, remove or reduce the numbers of nuclear weapons in an area.
Where does denuclearize come from?
From de- + nuclearize.
Questions about saying denuclearize
How do you pronounce denuclearize?
Say dee-NYOO-klee-uh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /diˈnjukliəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /diˈnjuːkliəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denuclearize?
Denuclearize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO). Broken into parts: dee · NYOO · klee · uh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say denuclearize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈnjukliəˌraɪz/ and the British form is /diˈnjuːkliəˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.