How to pronounce noctiluca
Say it like nahk-tih-LOO-kuh. Noctiluca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- nahk
- tih
- LOO
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noctiluca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noctiluca
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nok-tih-LOO-kuh.
What does noctiluca mean?
- Noctiluca scintillans (sea sparkle).
Where does noctiluca come from?
From Latin noctilūca.
Words that rhyme with noctiluca
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Questions about saying noctiluca
How do you pronounce noctiluca?
Say nahk-tih-LOO-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑktɪˈlukə/. In British English it is /ˌnɒktɪˈluːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noctiluca?
Noctiluca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: nahk · tih · LOO · kuh.
Is noctiluca pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌnɒktɪˈluːkə/ (nok-tih-LOO-kuh).