English pronunciation · Words Starting with N
Nuclei Pronunciation
Nuclei is pronounced NOO-klee-eye, IPA /ˈnukliˌaɪ/.
NOO-klee-eye
US /ˈnukliˌaɪ/ · UK /ˈnjuːklɪˌi/
Syllables: NOO · klee · eye (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (plural of nucleus): More than one nucleus, the centres of atoms or of living cells.
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Nuclei in a Sentence
- The nuclei of these cells are unusually large.
- Heavy nuclei can be split to release energy.
- Stain the slide and the nuclei show up clearly.
Common Mispronunciations of Nuclei
Not NOO-klay
Those final two letters come out as a long eye, so the word closes on the sound of sky.
Not noo-KLEE-eye
Weight sits on NOO in the singular and it does not budge in the plural.
Tip: One nucleus, several nuclei: NOO-klee-uhs becomes NOO-klee-eye.
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