How do you pronounce "nations"?

In American English: /ˈneɪʃənz/ (NAYSH-uhnz). In British English: /nˈeɪʃənz/ (N-aysh). In Canadian English: /ˈneɪʃənz/ (NAYSH-uhnz). In Australian English: /nˈeɪʃənz/ (N-aysh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈneɪʃənz/ (NAYSH-uhnz), while in British English it's /nˈeɪʃənz/ (N-aysh).

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nations

/ˈneɪʃənz/

NAYSH-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

neɪʃna·ənztions

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