How to Pronounce "nascent"
word
ˈneɪsənt
NAY-sent
nˈeɪsənt
nay-SENT
Definition
Beginning to exist or develop; in the earliest stages of formation or growth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈneɪsənt
British English
nˈeɪsənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAY-sent
UK
nay-SENT
Listen in Context
The nascent company is developing new software.
Scientists are studying the nascent field of quantum computing.
The government supports the nascent renewable energy sector.
Social media was still a nascent idea in the early 2000s.