How to pronounce nationality
Say it like nash-uh-NAL-uh-tee. Nationality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAL).
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- nash
- uh
- NAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nationality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NALSay 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nationality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nash-uh-NAL-ih-tee.
What does nationality mean?
- people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation“immigrants of the same nationality often seek each other out”“such images define their sense of nationality”
- the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization
Where does nationality come from?
From national + -ity, perhaps after French nationalité; ultimately from Latin nātio (“nation, people”).
Words that rhyme with nationality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nationality.
Questions about saying nationality
How do you pronounce nationality?
Say nash-uh-NAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/. In British English it is /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nationality?
Nationality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAL). Broken into parts: nash · uh · NAL · uh · tee.
Is nationality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪti/ (nash-uh-NAL-ih-tee).