To pronounce "nationwide", say NAT-ionw-id-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/
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"nationwide" has 4 syllables: nat-ionw-id-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“There was a nationwide search on for the bankrobbers.”
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Nationwide" has 4 syllables: nat · ionw · id · e.
The IPA transcription of "nationwide" is /ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/.
Nationwide: Extending throughout an entire nation.
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