How to pronounce nasality
Say it like nay-ZAL-ih-tee. Nasality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAL).
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- nay
- ZAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nasality 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.
- ZALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nasality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nay-ZAL-ih-tee.
What does nasality mean?
- The state or quality of being nasal.
Where does nasality come from?
From nasal + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with nasality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nasality.
- personality
- functionality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
- criminality
Questions about saying nasality
How do you pronounce nasality?
Say nay-ZAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /neɪˈzælɪti/. In British English it is /neɪˈzælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nasality?
Nasality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAL). Broken into parts: nay · ZAL · ih · tee.
Is nasality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /neɪˈzælɪti/ (nay-ZAL-ih-tee).