How to pronounce nurseries
Say it like NUR-suh-reez. Nurseries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR).
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- NUR
- suh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nurseries 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nurseries
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUR-suh-reez.
What does nurseries mean?
- plural of nursery How to pronounce nursery
Questions about saying nurseries
How do you pronounce nurseries?
Say NUR-suh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝsəriz/. In British English it is /ˈnɜːsəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nurseries?
Nurseries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR). Broken into parts: NUR · suh · reez.
Is nurseries 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 /ˈnɜːsəriz/ (NUR-suh-reez).