How to Pronounce nuclear
Language: English IPA: /ˈnjuːkliər/
Pronunciation explanation
NYOO-klee-er. Three syllables. Famous for being commonly mispronounced as "NYOO-kyoo-ler" (nucular) — a metathesis (switching) of the final syllables. This mispronunciation was notably used by President George W. Bush.
Practice tip
NYOO-klee-er. Remember: noo-CLEE-ar. The "cl" comes together as one consonant cluster.
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