How to pronounce nunnery
Say it like NUHN-uh-ree. Nunnery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHN).
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- NUHN
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nunnery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nunnery
American and British speakers say nunnery in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌnəri/ in the US and /ˈnʌnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHN-uh-ree.
What does nunnery mean?
- Any convent (religious community) or the buildings thereof.
- The residence of a female religious community, a monastery or abbey for nuns.
Where does nunnery come from?
(brothel): Compare typologically Czech nevěstinec (< nevěstka < nevěsta).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with nunnery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nunnery.
Questions about saying nunnery
How do you pronounce nunnery?
Say NUHN-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌnəri/. In British English it is /ˈnʌnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nunnery?
Nunnery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHN). Broken into parts: NUHN · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say nunnery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌnəri/ and the British form is /ˈnʌnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.