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nuclear
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnjuːklɪə
Examples:
I agree that there are externalized costs of oil and nuclear.
The documetary covers the oil leak and the nuclear storage facility.
The initial objective of the anti nuclear movement was nuclear disarmament.
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Common mistakes of nuclear pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "nu-ˈcle-ar". The correct pronunciation is "ˈnuː.kli.ər" in UK and "ˈnuː.kli.ər" in US. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper stress.
- Adding extra syllables: Some pronounce "nuclear" as "nu-ˈcle-ar" with an unnecessary extra vowel sound. The accurate pronunciation is "ˈnuː.kli.ər". Tip: Break it down into three clear syllables to avoid this mistake.
- Confusing with "nucular": A common error is saying "nucular" instead of "nuclear". This mispronunciation omits the "le" sound. Tip: Remember to articulate the "cle" clearly in "nuclear".
- Overemphasizing "cle": Some speakers put too much emphasis on the "cle" syllable, making it sound awkward. The correct stress is on the first syllable, as in "ˈnuː.kli.ər". Tip: Practice saying it slowly, focusing on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: People may pronounce "nuclear" with a short "u" sound as in "cup" instead of the long "u" as in "blue". The correct sound is "ˈnuː.kli.ər". Tip: Listen to native speakers to master the vowel pronunciation.