How to pronounce nukes
Say it like NOOKS. Nukes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/nuks/NOOKS
UK British/njuːks/NYOOKS
- NOOKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nukes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of nukes
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOOKS.
What does nukes mean?
noun
- plural of nuke How to pronounce nuke
- third-person singular simple present indicative of nuke How to pronounce nuke
Words that rhyme with nukes
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Questions about saying nukes
How do you pronounce nukes?
Say NOOKS. The American pronunciation is /nuks/. In British English it is /njuːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nukes?
Nukes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOOKS.
Is nukes 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 /njuːks/ (NYOOKS).