How to pronounce nationwide
Say it like nay-shun-WYDE. Nationwide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WYDE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nationwide. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- nay
- shun
- WYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nationwide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nationwide
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: NAY-shun-wyde.
What does nationwide mean?
- occurring or extending throughout a country or nation“the event aroused nationwide interest”“a countrywide fund-raising campaign”
- extending throughout an entire nation“nationally advertised”“it was broadcast nationwide”
Where does nationwide come from?
From nation + -wide.
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Words that rhyme with nationwide
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Questions about saying nationwide
How do you pronounce nationwide?
Say nay-shun-WYDE. The American pronunciation is /ˌneɪʃənˈwaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nationwide?
Nationwide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WYDE). Broken into parts: nay · shun · WYDE.
Is nationwide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/ (NAY-shun-wyde).