How to pronounce nasalance
Say it like NAY-zuh-luns. Nasalance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- zuh
- luns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nasalance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nasalance
American and British speakers say nasalance in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪzələns/ in the US and /ˈneɪzələns/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-zuh-luns.
What does nasalance mean?
- A measure of nasality, defined as the percentage of acoustic energy that is nasal.
Where does nasalance come from?
From nasal + -ance.
Questions about saying nasalance
How do you pronounce nasalance?
Say NAY-zuh-luns. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪzələns/. In British English it is /ˈneɪzələns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nasalance?
Nasalance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · zuh · luns.
Do Americans and Brits say nasalance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪzələns/ and the British form is /ˈneɪzələns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.