How to pronounce “nuclear”

NOO-klee-ur

IPA
/ˈnukliɚ/
Syllables
3
Stress
Syllable 1

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How to say it

NOO-klee-ur.

Say it as NOO-klee-ur, in 3 syllables, putting the stress on syllable 1 (the one in capitals).

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