How do you pronounce "nausea"?

In American English: /ˈnɔziːə/ (NAWZ-ee-uh). In British English: /nˈɔːsɪə/ (N-aws-i). In Canadian English: /ˈnɔziːə/ (NAWZ-ee-uh). In Australian English: /nˈɔːsɪə/ (N-aws-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɔziːə/ (NAWZ-ee-uh), while in British English it's /nˈɔːsɪə/ (N-aws-i).

How to Pronounce "nausea"

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nausea

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/ˈnɔziːə/

NAWZ-ee-uh

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nɔzn·iːau·əsea

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