How to pronounce nucellus
Say it like nyoo-SEL-us. Nucellus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- nyoo
- SEL
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nucellus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nucellus
American and British speakers say nucellus in essentially the same way: /njuˈsɛləs/ in the US and /njuːˈsɛləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: nyoo-SEL-us.
What does nucellus mean?
- The tissue which surrounds and protects the embryo and lies inside of the integuments.
Where does nucellus come from?
From French nucelle (“little nut”), from Latin nux (“nut”).
Words that rhyme with nucellus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nucellus.
Questions about saying nucellus
How do you pronounce nucellus?
Say nyoo-SEL-us. The American pronunciation is /njuˈsɛləs/. In British English it is /njuːˈsɛləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nucellus?
Nucellus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: nyoo · SEL · us.
Do Americans and Brits say nucellus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /njuˈsɛləs/ and the British form is /njuːˈsɛləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.