How to Pronounce Nourish

To pronounce "nourish", say NOUR-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnʌɹ.ɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈnʌɹ.ɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nourish”

"nourish" has 2 syllables: nour-ish. It rhymes with currish and berish, if that helps it stick.

What does nourish mean?

noun

  1. A nurse.

verb

  1. To feed and cause to grow; to supply with matter which increases bulk or supplies waste, and promotes health; to furnish with nutriment.
  2. To support; to maintain.

Words that rhyme with nourish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

currishberish

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nourish"?▾

"Nourish" has 2 syllables: nour · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "nourish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nourish" is /ˈnʌɹ.ɪʃ/.

What does "nourish" mean?▾

Nourish: A nurse.

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