How to pronounce nostalgic
Say it like naw-STAL-jik. Nostalgic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAL).
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- naw
- STAL
- jik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nostalgic 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.
- jikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nostalgic
American and British speakers say nostalgic in essentially the same way: /nɔˈstældʒɪk/ in the US and /nɒˈstældʒɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: no-STAL-jik.
What does nostalgic mean?
- Of, having, or relating to nostalgia.
- A person who displays nostalgia for something.
Where does nostalgic come from?
From nostalgia + -ic.
Questions about saying nostalgic
How do you pronounce nostalgic?
Say naw-STAL-jik. The American pronunciation is /nɔˈstældʒɪk/. In British English it is /nɒˈstældʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nostalgic?
Nostalgic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAL). Broken into parts: naw · STAL · jik.
Do Americans and Brits say nostalgic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɔˈstældʒɪk/ and the British form is /nɒˈstældʒɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.