How to pronounce nurr
Say it like NUR. Nurr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/nɝ/NUR
UK British/nɜː/NUR
- NUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nurr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of nurr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUR.
What does nurr mean?
noun
- Alternative form of knur.
Words that rhyme with nurr
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Questions about saying nurr
How do you pronounce nurr?
Say NUR. The American pronunciation is /nɝ/. In British English it is /nɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nurr?
Nurr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NUR.
Is nurr 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 /nɜː/ (NUR).