How to pronounce noctilucent
American English pronunciation
nahk-tuh-LOO-sunt
- IPA
- /ˌnɑktəˈlusənt/
- Syllables
- nahk · tuh · LOO · sunt (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What noctilucent means
Glowing at night, like very high clouds still lit by the sun
In a sentence: Long after sunset, noctilucent clouds glowed silver-blue over the lake.
Where it comes from: It is made from Latin-based parts meaning night and shining.
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