How to pronounce nasus
Say it like NAY-sus. Nasus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nasus 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.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nasus
American and British speakers say nasus in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪsəs/ in the US and /ˈneɪzəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-zus.
What does nasus mean?
- A horn-like elongated rostrum on the head of soldier termites of the subfamily Nasutiterminae, capable of producing and spraying noxious secretions for defense.
- A prolongation on the front of the head of a cranefly.
Where does nasus come from?
Borrowed from Latin nāsus (“the nose; the nozzle or spout”).
Words that rhyme with nasus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nasus.
Questions about saying nasus
How do you pronounce nasus?
Say NAY-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪsəs/. In British English it is /ˈneɪzəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nasus?
Nasus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say nasus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪsəs/ and the British form is /ˈneɪzəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.