How to pronounce nucleonic
Say it like noo-klee-ON-ik. Nucleonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ON).
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- noo
- klee
- ON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nucleonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nucleonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: nyoo-klee-ON-ik.
What does nucleonic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or composed of nucleons.
Where does nucleonic come from?
From nucleon + -ic.
Words that rhyme with nucleonic
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Questions about saying nucleonic
How do you pronounce nucleonic?
Say noo-klee-ON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌnukliˈɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌnjuːkliˈɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nucleonic?
Nucleonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ON). Broken into parts: noo · klee · ON · ik.
Is nucleonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌnjuːkliˈɒnɪk/ (nyoo-klee-ON-ik).