How to pronounce nuisances
Say it like NOO-sun-siz. Nuisances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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US American/ˈnusənsɪz/NOO-sun-siz
UK British/ˈnjuːsənsɪz/NYOO-sun-siz
- NOO
- sun
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nuisances pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nuisances
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-sun-siz.
What does nuisances mean?
noun
- plural of nuisance
Questions about saying nuisances
How do you pronounce nuisances?
Say NOO-sun-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnusənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːsənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nuisances?
Nuisances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · sun · siz.
Is nuisances pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːsənsɪz/ (NYOO-sun-siz).