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What does nukus mean?
The capital city of the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan, within the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Where does nukus come from?
Borrowed from Russian Нуку́с m (Nukús), from Uzbek Nukus.

How to pronounce nukus

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “nukus”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “nukus”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “nukus” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.