How to pronounce nations
Say it like NAY-shunz. Nations has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nations
American and British speakers say nations in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˈneɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-shunz.
What does nations mean?
- plural of nation How to pronounce nation
Words that rhyme with nations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nations.
Words that sound like nations
- nation's
Questions about saying nations
How do you pronounce nations?
Say NAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈneɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nations?
Nations has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say nations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˈneɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as nations?
Nations sounds the same as nation's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.