How to pronounce denuclearized
Say it like dih-NOO-klee-uh-ryzd. Denuclearized has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- dih
- NOO
- klee
- uh
- ryzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denuclearized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOOSay 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.
- ryzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of denuclearized
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: dih-NYOO-klee-uh-ryzd.
What does denuclearized mean?
- simple past and past participle of denuclearize How to pronounce denuclearize
Questions about saying denuclearized
How do you pronounce denuclearized?
Say dih-NOO-klee-uh-ryzd. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnukliəˌraɪzd/. In British English it is /dɪˈnjuːkliəˌraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denuclearized?
Denuclearized has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: dih · NOO · klee · uh · ryzd.
Is denuclearized pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /dɪˈnjuːkliəˌraɪzd/ (dih-NYOO-klee-uh-ryzd).