How to pronounce Nazareth
Say it like NAZ-uh-rith. Nazareth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAZ).
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- NAZ
- uh
- rith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nazareth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rithKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Nazareth
American and British speakers say Nazareth in essentially the same way: /ˈnæzərɪθ/ in the US and /ˈnæzərɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAZ-uh-rith.
What does Nazareth mean?
- a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary
Questions about saying Nazareth
How do you pronounce Nazareth?
Say NAZ-uh-rith. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæzərɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈnæzərɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nazareth?
Nazareth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAZ). Broken into parts: NAZ · uh · rith.
Do Americans and Brits say Nazareth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæzərɪθ/ and the British form is /ˈnæzərɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.