How to pronounce nuss
Say it like NUHS. Nuss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NUHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nuss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of nuss
American and British speakers say nuss in essentially the same way: /nʌs/ in the US and /nʌs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHS.
What does nuss mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of nurse.
Words that rhyme with nuss
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nuss.
Questions about saying nuss
How do you pronounce nuss?
Say NUHS. The American pronunciation is /nʌs/. In British English it is /nʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nuss?
Nuss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NUHS.
Do Americans and Brits say nuss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nʌs/ and the British form is /nʌs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.