How to pronounce nurturer
Say it like NUR-chuh-rer. Nurturer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR).
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- NUR
- chuh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nurturer 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nurturer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUR-chuh-ruh.
What does nurturer mean?
- A person who nurtures someone or something.
Where does nurturer come from?
From nurture + -er.
Questions about saying nurturer
How do you pronounce nurturer?
Say NUR-chuh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝtʃərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnɜːtʃərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nurturer?
Nurturer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR). Broken into parts: NUR · chuh · rer.
Is nurturer 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 /ˈnɜːtʃərə/ (NUR-chuh-ruh).