How to pronounce nationals
Say it like NASH-uh-nulz. Nationals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NASH).
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- NASH
- uh
- nulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nationals 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.
- nulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nationals
American and British speakers say nationals in essentially the same way: /ˈnæʃənəlz/ in the US and /ˈnæʃənəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NASH-uh-nulz.
What does nationals mean?
- plural of national How to pronounce national
Questions about saying nationals
How do you pronounce nationals?
Say NASH-uh-nulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæʃənəlz/. In British English it is /ˈnæʃənəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nationals?
Nationals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NASH). Broken into parts: NASH · uh · nulz.
Do Americans and Brits say nationals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæʃənəlz/ and the British form is /ˈnæʃənəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.