Learn the American English pronunciation of "national" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "national"
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Simple pronunciation
naa-shuh-nl
IPA transcription
/ˈnæ.ʃə.nl̩/
Word frequency
496th
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What does "national" mean?
related to a whole country
Examples of "national" in a sentence
The national anthem is playing.
She is a national hero.
The president gave a national address.
How common is "national"?
National is the 496th most common word in English.
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