How to pronounce nauseous
Say it like NAW-shus. Nauseous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAW).
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- NAW
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nauseous 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.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nauseous
American and British speakers say nauseous in essentially the same way: /ˈnɔʃəs/ in the US and /ˈnɔːzɪəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAW-zeers.
What does nauseous mean?
- Causing nausea; sickening or disgusting.
- Afflicted with nausea; sick.
Where does nauseous come from?
From Latin nauseōsus (“causing nausea”), corresponding synchronically to nausea + -ous.
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Words that rhyme with nauseous
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Questions about saying nauseous
How do you pronounce nauseous?
Say NAW-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔʃəs/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːzɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nauseous?
Nauseous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAW). Broken into parts: NAW · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say nauseous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɔʃəs/ and the British form is /ˈnɔːzɪəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.