How to pronounce nurses
Say it like NUR-suz. Nurses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR).
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US American/ˈnɝsəz/NUR-suz
UK British/ˈnɜːsɪz/NUR-siz
- NUR
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nurses 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nurses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUR-siz.
What does nurses mean?
noun
- plural of nurse How to pronounce nurse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of nurse How to pronounce nurse
Questions about saying nurses
How do you pronounce nurses?
Say NUR-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝsəz/. In British English it is /ˈnɜːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nurses?
Nurses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR). Broken into parts: NUR · suz.
Is nurses 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 /ˈnɜːsɪz/ (NUR-siz).