How to pronounce nasally
Say it like NAY-zuh-lee. Nasally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- zuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nasally 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nasally
American and British speakers say nasally in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪzəli/ in the US and /ˈneɪzəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-zuh-lee.
What does nasally mean?
- In a nasal manner or tone.“speak nasally”
- By, through or using the nose.
- That sounds nasal.“The loud, nasally voice from behind the door attracted my attention.”
Where does nasally come from?
From nasal + -ly.
Words that rhyme with nasally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nasally.
Questions about saying nasally
How do you pronounce nasally?
Say NAY-zuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪzəli/. In British English it is /ˈneɪzəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nasally?
Nasally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · zuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say nasally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪzəli/ and the British form is /ˈneɪzəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.