How to Pronounce "nuncio"
word
ˈnənsioʊ
NUN-see-oh
nˈʌnsɪˌəʊ
nun-SI-uh-oh
Definition
A nuncio is an official representative or ambassador sent by the Pope to a foreign country, especially as a diplomatic agent of the Vatican.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnənsioʊ
British English
nˈʌnsɪˌəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUN-see-oh
UK
nun-SI-uh-oh
Listen in Context
The Pope appointed a new nuncio to France.
A nuncio has a special diplomatic status.
The nuncio attended the church ceremony.
It's not every day you meet a nuncio at a public event.