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(biology) the part of a cell that contains most of the genetic information
a central or most important group within a larger organization, often responsible for leadership or key decisions
the dense, positively charged core of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons and containing most of the atom's mass
a distinct cluster of nerve cells within the brain or spinal cord that performs a specific function
the dense central region of the eye's lens, surrounded by the softer cortex
the central core of a comet, which is composed of ice, dust, and rocky materials
the central sound unit of a syllable, usually formed by a vowel or vowel-like element, around which other sounds cluster
What is a "nucleus"?
A nucleus is the central part of a syllable, usually consisting of a vowel sound. It serves as the core around which the rest of the syllable is built, and it is essential for the syllable's structure. For example, in the word "cat," the nucleus is the "a" sound, while in "beat," the nucleus is the "ea" sound. The nucleus is important in phonetics because it contributes to the overall sound and rhythm of speech, playing a key role in how syllables are formed and how words are pronounced in various languages.
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