How to Pronounce "nucleotides"
word
ˈnukɫiəˌtaɪdz
NOO-klee-uh-tydz
njˈuːklɪˌɒtaɪdz
nyoo-KLIH-oh-tydz
Definition
Nucleotides are the basic building blocks of DNA and RNA, containing a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnukɫiəˌtaɪdz
British English
njˈuːklɪˌɒtaɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOO-klee-uh-tydz
UK
nyoo-KLIH-oh-tydz
Listen in Context
DNA is made up of nucleotides.
There are four types of nucleotides in DNA.
Nucleotides help store genetic information.
Each gene is a long chain made from different nucleotides.