How to pronounce nationhood
Say it like NAY-shun-huud. Nationhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- shun
- huud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nationhood 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- huudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of nationhood
American and British speakers say nationhood in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪʃənˌhʊd/ in the US and /ˈneɪʃənˌhʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-shun-huud.
What does nationhood mean?
- The quality of being a nation.
- The fact of achieving national independence or autonomy.
Where does nationhood come from?
From nation + -hood.
Questions about saying nationhood
How do you pronounce nationhood?
Say NAY-shun-huud. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪʃənˌhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈneɪʃənˌhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nationhood?
Nationhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · shun · huud.
Do Americans and Brits say nationhood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪʃənˌhʊd/ and the British form is /ˈneɪʃənˌhʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.