How to pronounce nucleonics
Say it like noo-klee-ON-iks. Nucleonics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ON).
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- noo
- klee
- ON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nucleonics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nucleonics
- 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-iks.
What does nucleonics mean?
- The study of nucleons, or of atomic nuclei
- nuclear physics or technology
Where does nucleonics come from?
From nucleon + -ics.
Words that rhyme with nucleonics
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Questions about saying nucleonics
How do you pronounce nucleonics?
Say noo-klee-ON-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌnukliˈɑnɪks/. In British English it is /ˌnjuːkliˈɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nucleonics?
Nucleonics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ON). Broken into parts: noo · klee · ON · iks.
Is nucleonics 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 /ˌnjuːkliˈɒnɪks/ (nyoo-klee-ON-iks).