How to Pronounce "thermonuclear"
word
ˌθɝmoʊˈnukɫiɝ
thur-moh-NUKE-lee-er
θˈɜːmənjˌuːkliə
thur-muh-NYOO-klee-uh
Definition
Relating to the use or process of nuclear fusion caused by extremely high temperatures, often describing powerful weapons or reactions like those in stars.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌθɝmoʊˈnukɫiɝ
British English
θˈɜːmənjˌuːkliə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thur-moh-NUKE-lee-er
UK
thur-muh-NYOO-klee-uh
Listen in Context
A thermonuclear bomb uses fusion to create a huge explosion.
Scientists study thermonuclear reactions in stars.
The sun is powered by thermonuclear fusion.
They tested their first thermonuclear weapon in the 1950s.