How to pronounce nurturing
Say it like NUR-chuh-ring. Nurturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR).
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- NUR
- chuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nurturing 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nurturing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUR-chuh-ring.
What does nurturing mean?
- Refers to being caring; something which nurtures.
- present participle and gerund of nurture How to pronounce nurture
Questions about saying nurturing
How do you pronounce nurturing?
Say NUR-chuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝtʃərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnɜːtʃərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nurturing?
Nurturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR). Broken into parts: NUR · chuh · ring.
Is nurturing 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 /ˈnɜːtʃərɪŋ/ (NUR-chuh-ring).