How to Pronounce "nuclei"
word
ˈnukɫiˌaɪ
NOO-klee-eye
njˈuːklɪˌi
nyoo-KLEE-ee
Definition
The plural of 'nucleus'; centers of cells in biology, or central parts of atoms in physics. Also used generally to mean central or most important parts of things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnukɫiˌaɪ
British English
njˈuːklɪˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOO-klee-eye
UK
nyoo-KLEE-ee
Listen in Context
Human cells have nuclei that control their functions.
Atoms have nuclei in their centers.
Some fungi have multiple nuclei in each cell.
The scientist compared the shapes of the nuclei under a microscope.