American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'national' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "national" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "national"

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Simple pronunciation
naa-shuh-nl
IPA transcription
/ˈnæ.ʃə.nl̩/
Word frequency
500th

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What does "national" mean?

  1. related to a whole country

Examples of "national" in a sentence

  • The national anthem is playing.
  • She is a national hero.
  • The president gave a national address.

How common is "national"?

National is the 500th most common word in English.

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