How many syllables in nucleus?
Syllables in nucleus
3
nu·cle·us
Nucleus has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say nucleus
| Pronunciation | /ˈnukliəs/ 3 syllables, NU-cle-us · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say nucleus slowly and listen for each vowel sound: nu, cle, us. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with nucleus
Questions
- How many syllables are in nucleus?
- Nucleus has three syllables.
- How do you divide nucleus into syllables?
- Nucleus divides as nu-cle-us.
- Which syllable is stressed in nucleus?
- The first syllable (NU-cle-us).