How to pronounce nursing
Say it like NUR-sing. Nursing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR).
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US American/ˈnɝsɪŋ/NUR-sing
UK British/ˈnɜːsɪŋ/NUR-sing
- NUR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nursing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nursing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUR-sing.
What does nursing mean?
noun
- the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
- the profession of a nurse
- nourishing at the breast
Questions about saying nursing
How do you pronounce nursing?
Say NUR-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnɜːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nursing?
Nursing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR). Broken into parts: NUR · sing.
Is nursing 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 /ˈnɜːsɪŋ/ (NUR-sing).