How to pronounce telenursing
Say it like TEL-ih-nur-sing. Telenursing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- ih
- nur
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telenursing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nurGive this part a little weight. 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 telenursing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEL-ih-nur-sing.
What does telenursing mean?
- The use of telecommunication technology to provide nursing services, including consulting with patients and receiving health data from them.
Where does telenursing come from?
From tele- (prefix meaning ‘over a distance’) + nursing.
Questions about saying telenursing
How do you pronounce telenursing?
Say TEL-ih-nur-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛlɪˌnɝsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlɪˌnɜːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telenursing?
Telenursing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · ih · nur · sing.
Is telenursing 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 /ˈtɛlɪˌnɜːsɪŋ/ (TEL-ih-nur-sing).