How to pronounce nucular
Say it like NOO-kyuh-ler. Nucular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- kyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nucular 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.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nucular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-kyuh-luh.
What does nucular mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of nuclear.
- Nut-shaped; of or relating to a nucule, a section of a compound (usually hard) fruit.
Where does nucular come from?
Respelling representing a mispronunciation of nuclear by metathesis and epenthesis or by association with nuke.
Questions about saying nucular
How do you pronounce nucular?
Say NOO-kyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈnukjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nucular?
Nucular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · kyuh · ler.
Is nucular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnjuːkjələ/ (NYOO-kyuh-luh).