Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce nausea

NAW-zee-uh - three syllables; 'NAW-zhuh' and 'NAW-shuh' are also widely used

US/ˈnɔzi.ə/

nɔziə

UK/ˈnɔːzɪə/

nɔːzɪə

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What “nausea” means

A feeling of illness or discomfort in the digestive system, usually characterized by a strong urge to vomit.

Strong dislike or disgust.

In a sentence

  • She felt a wave of nausea after the long car ride.
  • Nausea can be a warning sign of a medical condition or a side effect of medication.

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