English pronunciation

How to pronounce “nature”

Phonetic spelling

NAY-cher

IPA /ˈneɪtʃɝ/

Syllable stress

nay·cher

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How do you spell “nature”?

n a t u r e

“nature” is spelled N-A-T-U-R-E. It is pronounced NAY-cher, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • I enjoy spending time in nature.

  • We learned about nature during our walk.

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