How to pronounce nurseryman
Say it like NUR-suh-ree-man. Nurseryman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR).
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- NUR
- suh
- ree
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nurseryman 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nurseryman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUH-suh-rih-mun.
What does nurseryman mean?
- A person who rears and sells plants in a nursery.
Where does nurseryman come from?
From nursery + man.
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Questions about saying nurseryman
How do you pronounce nurseryman?
Say NUR-suh-ree-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝsəriˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈnəsərɪmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nurseryman?
Nurseryman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR). Broken into parts: NUR · suh · ree · man.
Is nurseryman 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 /ˈnəsərɪmən/ (NUH-suh-rih-mun).