How to Pronounce "nuke"

word

/ˈnuk/

nook

/njˈuːk/

nyook

Definition

A 'nuke' is a slang term for a nuclear bomb or weapon. Informally, it also means to heat food in a microwave.

American English

/ˈnuk/

British English

/njˈuːk/

nook

nyook

He threatened to use a nuke in the war.

Can you nuke this pizza for me?

The government is trying to stop the spread of nukes.

Just nuke it for 30 seconds and it’ll be ready to eat.