How to pronounce nationality

nationality

/næʃəˈnæləti/

5 syllables, stress on the third

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There is a second pronunciation: /næʃəˈnælɪti/.

/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/ʃ/as in she	Lips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

I have French nationality but Vietnamese origins.

How do you pronounce nationality?

Nationality is pronounced /næʃəˈnæləti/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /næʃəˈnælɪti/, is also used.

How many syllables are in nationality?

Nationality has 5 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in nationality?

The third syllable: /næʃəˈnæləti/.