To pronounce "dry-nurse", say DRYNURS-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DRYNURS-e
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"dry-nurse" has 2 syllables: drynurs-e. It rhymes with drynurse, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: drynurse — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“The family found a dry-nurse to take care of the infant.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dry-nurse" has 2 syllables: drynurs · e.
Dry-nurse: A nurse who takes care of a baby, but does not breastfeed
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