How to pronounce nurtures
Say it like NUR-cherz. Nurtures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR).
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US American/ˈnɝtʃɚz/NUR-cherz
UK British/ˈnɜːtʃəz/NUR-chuz
- NUR
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nurtures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nurtures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUR-chuz.
What does nurtures mean?
noun
- plural of nurture How to pronounce nurture
Questions about saying nurtures
How do you pronounce nurtures?
Say NUR-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝtʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈnɜːtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nurtures?
Nurtures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR). Broken into parts: NUR · cherz.
Is nurtures 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 /ˈnɜːtʃəz/ (NUR-chuz).