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