How to pronounce nonnuclear
Say it like nah-NOO-klee-er. Nonnuclear has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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US American/ˌnɑˈnuˌkliɚ/nah-NOO-klee-er
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- nah
- NOO
- klee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonnuclear pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kleeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does nonnuclear mean?
adjective
- Not having nuclear weapons.
- Not carrying a nuclear warhead; conventional.
Where does nonnuclear come from?
From non- + nuclear.
Words that rhyme with nonnuclear
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Questions about saying nonnuclear
How do you pronounce nonnuclear?
Say nah-NOO-klee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑˈnuˌkliɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonnuclear?
Nonnuclear has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: nah · NOO · klee · er.