How to pronounce nasales
Say it like nay-ZAY-leez. Nasales has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY).
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- nay
- ZAY
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nasales pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nasales
American and British speakers say nasales in essentially the same way: /neɪˈzeɪˌliz/ in the US and /neɪˈzeɪˌliːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: nay-ZAY-leez.
What does nasales mean?
- plural of nasalis How to pronounce nasalis
Questions about saying nasales
How do you pronounce nasales?
Say nay-ZAY-leez. The American pronunciation is /neɪˈzeɪˌliz/. In British English it is /neɪˈzeɪˌliːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nasales?
Nasales has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY). Broken into parts: nay · ZAY · leez.
Do Americans and Brits say nasales the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /neɪˈzeɪˌliz/ and the British form is /neɪˈzeɪˌliːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.