how to pronounce nach

/naːx/

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nach is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of nach in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… auch getan abou und sie gehen nach short oder paypal oder slow …”

meanings of nach

preposition:

For (indicating desire for an object).
To, towards (with geographical names; see usage notes below).
Like (see usage notes below).
By the authority of; following.
After, behind.
According to; guided by.
After, past (later in time).

postposition:

According to.

adverb:

After, behind, later, next to.

nach frequency in german - A1 level of CEFR

the word nach occurs in german on average 3017.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.