To pronounce "nursery", say NURS-ery — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
nursery
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NURS-ery
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"nursery" has 2 syllables: nurs-ery. It rhymes with cursory and anniversary, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Nursery" has 2 syllables: nurs · ery.
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