How to pronounce nationalist
Say it like NASH-uh-nuh-lust. Nationalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NASH).
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- NASH
- uh
- nuh
- lust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nationalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nationalist
American and British speakers say nationalist in essentially the same way: /ˈnæʃənələst/ in the US and /ˈnæʃənəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: NASH-uh-nuh-list.
What does nationalist mean?
- one who loves and defends his or her country
- an advocate of national independence of or a strong national government
- devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others“nationalist aspirations”“minor nationalistic differences”
Where does nationalist come from?
From national + -ist.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying nationalist
How do you pronounce nationalist?
Say NASH-uh-nuh-lust. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæʃənələst/. In British English it is /ˈnæʃənəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nationalist?
Nationalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NASH). Broken into parts: NASH · uh · nuh · lust.
Do Americans and Brits say nationalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæʃənələst/ and the British form is /ˈnæʃənəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.