How to pronounce nucleoli
Say it like NOO-klee-oh-lee. Nucleoli has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- klee
- oh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nucleoli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay 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.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nucleoli
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-klee-oh-lee.
What does nucleoli mean?
- plural of nucleolus
Questions about saying nucleoli
How do you pronounce nucleoli?
Say NOO-klee-oh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnukliˌoʊli/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːkliˌəʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nucleoli?
Nucleoli has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · klee · oh · lee.
Is nucleoli pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnjuːkliˌəʊli/ (NYOO-klee-oh-lee).