How to Pronounce Denuclearize

To pronounce "denuclearize", say DEN-ucl-ear-iz-e — 5 syllables, IPA /diːˈn(j)uːkliəˌɹaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/diːˈn(j)uːkliəˌɹaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “denuclearize”

"denuclearize" has 5 syllables: den-ucl-ear-iz-e.

What does denuclearize mean?

verb

  1. To ban, remove or reduce the numbers of nuclear weapons in an area.

Synonyms

denuke

Related words

denuclearisedenukedeweaponizedenucleatedeneutralizedemilitarizedenazifyunnuke

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "denuclearize"?▾

"Denuclearize" has 5 syllables: den · ucl · ear · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "denuclearize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "denuclearize" is /diːˈn(j)uːkliəˌɹaɪz/.

What does "denuclearize" mean?▾

Denuclearize: To ban, remove or reduce the numbers of nuclear weapons in an area.

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