How to Pronounce Nourishment

To pronounce "nourishment", say NOUR-ishm-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnʌɹɪʃmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈnʌɹɪʃmənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nourishment”

"nourishment" has 3 syllables: nour-ishm-ent.

What does nourishment mean?

noun

  1. The act of nourishing or the state of being nourished
  2. Something that nourishes; food

Related words

nutrimentalimentsustenancealimentationvictualsnutritiousnutritionalnutrication

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nourishment"?▾

"Nourishment" has 3 syllables: nour · ishm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "nourishment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nourishment" is /ˈnʌɹɪʃmənt/.

What does "nourishment" mean?▾

Nourishment: The act of nourishing or the state of being nourished

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