How to pronounce nause
Say it like NOW-seh. Nause has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOW).
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- NOW
- seh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nause pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- sehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nause
American and British speakers say nause in essentially the same way: /ˈnaʊsɛ/ in the US and /ˈnaʊsɛ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOW-seh.
What does nause mean?
- An annoying person, especially one who intentionally annoys others.“I can't stand her: she's such a nause.”
- rain
Where does nause come from?
Back-formation from nausea and/or ad nauseam.
Questions about saying nause
How do you pronounce nause?
Say NOW-seh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaʊsɛ/. In British English it is /ˈnaʊsɛ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nause?
Nause has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOW). Broken into parts: NOW · seh.
Do Americans and Brits say nause the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaʊsɛ/ and the British form is /ˈnaʊsɛ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.