How to pronounce Nassau
Say it like NAS-aw. Nassau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAS).
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US American/ˈnæsɔ/NAS-aw
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- NAS
- aw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nassau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does Nassau mean?
proper noun
- The capital city of the Bahamas.
Where does Nassau come from?
Borrowed from German Nassau, from German nass (“wet”).
Questions about saying Nassau
How do you pronounce Nassau?
Say NAS-aw. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæsɔ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nassau?
Nassau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAS). Broken into parts: NAS · aw.