How to Pronounce "nations"
word
/ˈneɪʃənz/
NAY-shuhnz
/nˈeɪʃənz/
NAY-shuhnz
Definition
Large groups of people united by a shared history, culture, language, or government, often forming an independent country. The word is also commonly used to mean countries in international contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈneɪʃənz/
British English
/nˈeɪʃənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAY-shuhnz
UK
NAY-shuhnz
Listen in Context
Many nations signed the climate agreement.
Some nations are larger than others.
The festival brought together music from different nations.
Small nations often have to work closely with their neighbors.