How to pronounce nationally
Say it like NASH-uh-nuh-lee. Nationally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NASH).
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- NASH
- uh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nationally 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nationally
American and British speakers say nationally in essentially the same way: /ˈnæʃənəli/ in the US and /ˈnæʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NASH-uh-nuh-lee.
What does nationally mean?
- with regard to a nation taken as a whole“a nationally uniform culture”
- extending throughout an entire nation“nationally advertised”“it was broadcast nationwide”
Where does nationally come from?
From national + -ly.
Words that rhyme with nationally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nationally.
Questions about saying nationally
How do you pronounce nationally?
Say NASH-uh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˈnæʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nationally?
Nationally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NASH). Broken into parts: NASH · uh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say nationally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæʃənəli/ and the British form is /ˈnæʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.