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How to pronounce nostalgic

nostalgic
/nɔːˈstældʒɪk/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Nostalgic, sound by sound

/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/dʒ/as in jobOne sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.

In a sentence

This song makes me feel nostalgic.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce nostalgic?

Nostalgic is pronounced /nɔːˈstældʒɪk/ in American English.

How many syllables are in nostalgic?

Nostalgic has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in nostalgic?

The second syllable: /nɔːˈstældʒɪk/.

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