How to pronounce "nasu" in English
ˈnɑː.su
NAH·soo
Primary stress: NAH
Hear native speakers say nasu in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “nasu”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
NAH
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
soo
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("NAH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "nasu" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Điều này gợi tôi nhớ đến một câu nói của một nhà văn Nhật Bản tên là Goi Nasu Biển nước mênh mông cũng không chìm tàu trừ khi nước tràn vào bên trong.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Sorekara nasu tte iu no de, to accomplish to iu doushi mo arimasu.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“allow Regional leaders including the government the leftist government of uh president luisan nasu Silva of Brazil and the leftist government Gustavo Pro”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “nasu”
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Điều này gợi tôi nhớ đến một câu nói của một nhà văn Nhật Bản tên là Goi Nasu Biển nước mênh mông cũng không chìm tàu trừ khi nước tràn vào bên trong.
Hear it in context: “nasu”
3 clipsThe English word “nasu” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈnɑː.su (phonetic respelling: NAH-soo). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (NAH · soo), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (NAH). Grammatically, “nasu” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “nasu” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, MIT OpenCourseWare.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @1:44
“và sợ rằng việc bị đánh bại sẽ khiến anh ấy trở thành một kẻ thất bại. Điều này gợi tôi nhớ đến một câu nói của một nhà văn Nhật Bản tên là Goi Nasu Biển nước mênh mông cũng không chìm tàu trừ khi nước tràn vào bên trong. Biển nước mênh mông cũng không chìm tàu trừ khi nước tràn vào bên trong.”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #2 · @9:27
“Tatoeba, samuku naru toka, sono become desu. Sorekara nasu tte iu no de, to accomplish to iu doushi mo arimasu. Tsugi no kanji desu.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @6:45
“to not make paint this as a gringo imperialism versus Moto but trying to allow Regional leaders including the government the leftist government of uh president luisan nasu Silva of Brazil and the leftist government Gustavo Pro president luisan nasu Silva of Brazil and the leftist government Gustavo Pro”
Definition & Meaning: “nasu”
- The Japanese word for eggplant, often used in culinary contexts to describe Japanese eggplant varieties or dishes.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The chef prepared a delicious dish of grilled nasu glazed with sweet miso.”
- “Điều này gợi tôi nhớ đến một câu nói của một nhà văn Nhật Bản tên là Goi Nasu Biển nước mênh mông cũng không chìm tàu trừ khi nước tràn vào bên trong.”
- “Sorekara nasu tte iu no de, to accomplish to iu doushi mo arimasu.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “nasu”
- Pronunciation:
- NAH-soo
- Syllables:
- NAH · soo
- Written Hyphenation:
- na · su
- Primary stress:
- NAH
- IPA:
- ˈnɑː.su
- Hear it in context
- nasu
Words that Rhyme with “nasu”
-ɑsuWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"nasu" (⁄ˈnɑː.su⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "nasu" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about nasu
How do you pronounce “nasu”?
“nasu” is pronounced ⁄ˈnɑː.su⁄ (NAH-soo). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “nasu”?
“nasu” has 2 syllables: NAH · soo.
Where is the stress in “nasu”?
The primary stress in “nasu” is on “NAH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “nasu” mean?
The Japanese word for eggplant, often used in culinary contexts to describe Japanese eggplant varieties or dishes.
How can I hear “nasu” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “nasu”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).