How to pronounce nucleic
Say it like noo-KLAY-ik. Nucleic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAY).
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- noo
- KLAY
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nucleic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nucleic
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: nyoo-KLAY-ik.
What does nucleic mean?
- Referring to the nucleus of something.“Nucleic acids are found in the nuclei of cells.”
Words that rhyme with nucleic
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Questions about saying nucleic
How do you pronounce nucleic?
Say noo-KLAY-ik. The American pronunciation is /nuˈkleɪɪk/. In British English it is /njuːˈkleɪɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nucleic?
Nucleic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAY). Broken into parts: noo · KLAY · ik.
Is nucleic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /njuːˈkleɪɪk/ (nyoo-KLAY-ik).