How to pronounce noctilucent
Say it like nok-tuh-LOO-sunt. Noctilucent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- nok
- tuh
- LOO
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noctilucent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noctilucent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nok-tih-LOO-sunt.
What does noctilucent mean?
- Shining or glowing at night, especially of very high-altitude clouds that reflect sunlight long after sunset; nightshining.
Where does noctilucent come from?
From nocti- + lucent.; compare obsolete noctilucous.
Words that rhyme with noctilucent
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Questions about saying noctilucent
How do you pronounce noctilucent?
Say nok-tuh-LOO-sunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑktəˈlusənt/. In British English it is /ˌnɒktɪˈluːsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noctilucent?
Noctilucent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: nok · tuh · LOO · sunt.
Is noctilucent 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 /ˌnɒktɪˈluːsənt/ (nok-tih-LOO-sunt).