How do you pronounce nodule?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnɑd͡ʒul/.

nodule

/ˈnɑd͡ʒul/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.31 in modern English

Syllables: nod-ule
IPA: /ˈnɑd͡ʒul/

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Meaning

noun

A small lump, often roughly hemispherical in shape; a small node.

noun

A rounded mass or irregular shape; a small knot or lump.

Example Sentences

"Biotics manipulate mass effect fields using dozens of element zero nodules within their nervous system that react to electric stimuli from the brain. Amplifiers allow biotics to synchronize the nodules so they can form fields large and strong enough for practical use."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin nōdulus (“small knot”), from nōdus (“knot”). Doublet of nodulus.

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: nōdulus

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈnɑd͡ʒul/
British English: /ˈnɒdjuːl/

Inflected Forms

nodules (plural)

Derived Forms

extranodular flocculonodular internodular intranodular macronodule micronodule muconodular multinodular nodular nodulate nodulation nodulectomy

Phrases

Lisch nodule manganese nodule milker's nodule Rokitansky nodule root nodule vocal cord nodule

Synonyms

tubercle

Rhymes With

module podule