How to Pronounce "nukes"
word
/ˈnuks/
nooks
/njˈuːks/
nyooks
Definition
"Nukes" is an informal word for nuclear weapons or nuclear bombs, which are extremely powerful and destructive weapons.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnuks/
British English
/njˈuːks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nooks
UK
nyooks
Listen in Context
Some countries have nukes.
They built more nukes during the war.
People are afraid of nukes.
Are you worried that more countries might get nukes?