How to pronounce nur
Say it like NOOR. Nur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/nʊr/NOOR
UK British/nʊə/NOOR
- NOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of nur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NOOR.
What does nur mean?
noun
- Pronunciation spelling of knur.
Words that rhyme with nur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nur.
Questions about saying nur
How do you pronounce nur?
Say NOOR. The American pronunciation is /nʊr/. In British English it is /nʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nur?
Nur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOOR.
Is nur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nʊə/ (NOOR).