How to Pronounce "nazis"
word
/ˈnɑtsiz/
NAHT-seez
/ˈnɑːtsɪz/
NAHT-seez
Definition
Nazis were members of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, led by Adolf Hitler, who ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945 and were responsible for the Holocaust and World War II atrocities. The term can also refer more generally to people who support fascist and racist ideas like those of the original party.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnɑtsiz/
British English
/ˈnɑːtsɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
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NAHT-seez
UK
NAHT-seez
Listen in Context
The Nazis controlled Germany during World War II.
The Nazis arrested many people for resisting them.
Many books were banned by the Nazis.
Some people today still try to defend the actions of the Nazis, but most reject their ideas.