American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'nation' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "nation" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "nation"

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Simple pronunciation
nay-shn
IPA transcription
/ˈneɪ.ʃn̩/
Word frequency
1,267th

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What does "nation" mean?

  1. a large area of land that is controlled by its own government

Examples of "nation" in a sentence

  • My friend is from another nation.
  • The nation is in mourning after the tragedy.
  • Her family was proud of their nation's history.

How common is "nation"?

Nation is the 1,267th most common word in English.

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