How to pronounce nuns
Say it like NUHNZ. Nuns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NUHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nuns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of nuns
American and British speakers say nuns in essentially the same way: /nʌnz/ in the US and /nʌnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHNZ.
What does nuns mean?
- plural of nun How to pronounce nun
Words that rhyme with nuns
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nuns.
Questions about saying nuns
How do you pronounce nuns?
Say NUHNZ. The American pronunciation is /nʌnz/. In British English it is /nʌnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nuns?
Nuns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NUHNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say nuns the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nʌnz/ and the British form is /nʌnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.