How to pronounce nucleotides
Say it like NOO-klee-uh-tydz. Nucleotides has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- klee
- uh
- tydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nucleotides 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nucleotides
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-klee-uh-tydz.
What does nucleotides mean?
- plural of nucleotide How to pronounce nucleotide
Questions about saying nucleotides
How do you pronounce nucleotides?
Say NOO-klee-uh-tydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnukliəˌtaɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːkliəˌtaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nucleotides?
Nucleotides has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · klee · uh · tydz.
Is nucleotides 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 /ˈnjuːkliəˌtaɪdz/ (NYOO-klee-uh-tydz).