How to pronounce nasi
Say it like NAY-sy. Nasi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nasi. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NAY
- sy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nasi 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.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nasi
American and British speakers say nasi in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪˌsaɪ/ in the US and /ˈnɑːsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAH-see.
What does nasi mean?
- Cooked rice.
- The intercalation of a month in the calendar of pre-Islamic Arabia, often considered heretical.
- plural of nasus How to pronounce nasus
Where does nasi come from?
Borrowed from Malay nasi.
Questions about saying nasi
How do you pronounce nasi?
Say NAY-sy. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪˌsaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈnɑːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nasi?
Nasi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · sy.
Do Americans and Brits say nasi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪˌsaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈnɑːsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.