nucular
English
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈnukjʉlɚ/ enPR: no͞oʹkyələr When used for nuclear, this pronunciation is proscribed, although some dictionaries recognize it because of its increasing usage.[1]
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈnjuːkjələ/ enPR: nyo͞oʹkyələ
Etymology 1
From a back-spelling of a mispronunciation of nuclear by metathesis and epenthesis.
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