As one of the most important national holidays in China, National Day (国庆节) is celebrated on October 1st every year. It marks the day when the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949. In English, the two words that form the name of this holiday can be pronounced in different ways, depending on where you come from and what accent you have.
The first word in National Day is \"National\". In General American English, it's pronounced with the stress on the first syllable: \"NASH-un-ul\". In British English, it's often pronounced with the stress on the second syllable: \"nash-uh-NAL\". However, some British English speakers also put the stress on the first syllable.
The second word in National Day is \"Day\". In General American English, it's pronounced with a long \"a\" sound in the first syllable and the stress on the second syllable: \"DAY\". In British English, the first syllable is often pronounced with a short \"e\" sound: \"DEH\", and the stress is on the second syllable as well. However, some British English speakers also use the long \"a\" sound in the first syllable: \"DAY\".
When you put \"National\" and \"Day\" together, you get National Day. In General American English, you would say \"NASH-un-ul DAY\". In British English, you would say \"nash-uh-NAL DEH\" or \"DAY\", depending on whether you use the short \"e\" or the long \"a\" sound in the first syllable of \"Day\".
Whether you say \"NASH-un-ul DAY\" or \"nash-uh-NAL DEH\", National Day is a special day for the Chinese people all over the world. It's a time to celebrate the country's history, culture, and achievements. How do you pronounce National Day?
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