How to pronounce nuclein
Say it like NYOO-klee-in. Nuclein has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO).
- NYOO
- klee
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nuclein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nuclein
American and British speakers say nuclein in essentially the same way: /ˈnjukliɪn/ in the US and /ˈnjuːklɪɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYOO-klih-in.
What does nuclein mean?
- A phosphorus-rich protein found in the nucleus of a cell, later specifically nucleohistone or nucleoprotamine; also, any similar compound present in the cell nucleus.
Where does nuclein come from?
From German Nuclein, corresponding to nucleus + -in.
Questions about saying nuclein
How do you pronounce nuclein?
Say NYOO-klee-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjukliɪn/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːklɪɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nuclein?
Nuclein has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO). Broken into parts: NYOO · klee · in.
Do Americans and Brits say nuclein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnjukliɪn/ and the British form is /ˈnjuːklɪɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.