How do you pronounce "nation"?

In American English: /ˈneɪʃən/ (NAYSH-uhn). In British English: /nˈeɪʃən/ (N-aysh). In Canadian English: /ˈneɪʃən/ (NAYSH-uhn). In Australian English: /nˈeɪʃən/ (N-aysh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈneɪʃən/ (NAYSH-uhn), while in British English it's /nˈeɪʃən/ (N-aysh).

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nation

/ˈneɪʃən/

NAYSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

neɪʃna·əntion

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