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.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnuk/
British English
/njˈuːk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nook
UK
nyook
Listen in Context
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.