To pronounce "nation-building", say NAT-ionb-uild-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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NAT-ionb-uild-ing
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"nation-building" has 4 syllables: nat-ionb-uild-ing.
"Nation-building" has 4 syllables: nat · ionb · uild · ing.
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