How to Pronounce Nationality

To pronounce "nationality", say NAT-ion-al-ity — 4 syllables, IPA /-ˈnæl.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/-ˈnæl.ti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nationality”

"nationality" has 4 syllables: nat-ion-al-ity. It rhymes with vitality and individuality, if that helps it stick.

What does nationality mean?

noun

  1. Membership of a particular nation or state, by origin, birth, naturalization, ownership, allegiance or otherwise.
  2. National, i.e. ethnic and/or cultural, character or identity.

Synonyms

clanconfederationcultural groupculturedenominationethnic groupethnicityfaith

Words that rhyme with nationality

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vitalityindividualitysentimentalitymortalitygenialitymoralitypersonalitybrutalitybanalitytotalitymodalitymunicipality

Related words

nationcountrylandethnicnationalismnationalistnationalethnicity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nationality"?▾

"Nationality" has 4 syllables: nat · ion · al · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "nationality"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nationality" is /-ˈnæl.ti/.

What does "nationality" mean?▾

Nationality: Membership of a particular nation or state, by origin, birth, naturalization, ownership, allegiance or otherwise.

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