How do you pronounce "nascent"?

In American English: /ˈneɪsənt/ (NAYS-uhnt). In British English: /nˈeɪsənt/ (N-ays). In Canadian English: /ˈneɪsənt/ (NAYS-uhnt). In Australian English: /nˈeɪsənt/ (N-ays).

Is "nascent" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈneɪsənt/ (NAYS-uhnt), while in British English it's /nˈeɪsənt/ (N-ays).

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nascent

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/ˈneɪsənt/

NAYS-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

neɪsnas·əntcent

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