How to pronounce nausea
Say it like NAW-zee-uh. Nausea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAW).
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US American/ˈnɔziə/NAW-zee-uh
UK British/ˈnɔːzɪə/NAW-zeer
- NAW
- zee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nausea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nausea
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: NAW-zeer.
What does nausea mean?
noun
- the state that precedes vomiting
- disgust so strong it makes you feel sick
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying nausea
How do you pronounce nausea?
Say NAW-zee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔziə/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːzɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nausea?
Nausea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAW). Broken into parts: NAW · zee · uh.
Is nausea pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈnɔːzɪə/ (NAW-zeer).