How to pronounce mononuclear
Say it like mah-nuh-NOO-klee-er. Mononuclear has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOO).
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US American/ˌmɑnəˈnukliɚ/mah-nuh-NOO-klee-er
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- mah
- nuh
- NOO
- klee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mononuclear pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does mononuclear mean?
adjective
- Having a single nucleus.
- monocyclic.
- A cell having a single nucleus.
Where does mononuclear come from?
From mono- + nuclear.
Questions about saying mononuclear
How do you pronounce mononuclear?
Say mah-nuh-NOO-klee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəˈnukliɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mononuclear?
Mononuclear has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOO). Broken into parts: mah · nuh · NOO · klee · er.