How to pronounce enucleate
Say it like ih-NOO-klee-ayt. Enucleate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- ih
- NOO
- klee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enucleate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep 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.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of enucleate
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ih-NYOO-klee-ayt.
What does enucleate mean?
- To remove the nucleus from (a cell).
- To extract (an object) intact from an enclosed space
- Enucleated, having no nucleus.
- A cell which has been enucleated
Where does enucleate come from?
Borrowed from Latin ēnucleātus, from ēnucleō (“to remove the kernel from”), from ē- + nucleus (“kernel”).
Questions about saying enucleate
How do you pronounce enucleate?
Say ih-NOO-klee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnukliˌeɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈnjuːkliˌeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enucleate?
Enucleate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: ih · NOO · klee · ayt.
Is enucleate 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 /ɪˈnjuːkliˌeɪt/ (ih-NYOO-klee-ayt).