How to Pronounce Nasty

To pronounce "nasty", say NASTY — one syllable, IPA /ˈnaː.sti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈnaː.sti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nasty”

"nasty" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with fasti and vasty, if that helps it stick.

What does nasty mean?

noun

  1. Something nasty.

    “Processed foods are full of aspartame and other nasties.”

  2. (preceded by "the") Sexual intercourse.

adjective

  1. Dirty, filthy.
  2. Contemptible, unpleasant (of a person).

Words that rhyme with nasty

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fastivastyblastyangioplastymastyplastybastidrasty

Related words

grottydirtyvilelousyfoulawfulspitefulhateful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nasty"?▾

"Nasty" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nasty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nasty" is /ˈnaː.sti/.

What does "nasty" mean?▾

Nasty: Something nasty.

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