How to pronounce nostalgia
Say it like naw-STAL-juh. Nostalgia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAL).
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- naw
- STAL
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nostalgia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- STALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nostalgia
American and British speakers say nostalgia in essentially the same way: /nɔˈstældʒə/ in the US and /nɒˈstældʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: no-STAL-juh.
What does nostalgia mean?
- longing for something past
Questions about saying nostalgia
How do you pronounce nostalgia?
Say naw-STAL-juh. The American pronunciation is /nɔˈstældʒə/. In British English it is /nɒˈstældʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nostalgia?
Nostalgia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAL). Broken into parts: naw · STAL · juh.
Do Americans and Brits say nostalgia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɔˈstældʒə/ and the British form is /nɒˈstældʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.