To pronounce "nursing", say NURS-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnɜːsɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈnɜːsɪŋ/
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"nursing" has 2 syllables: nurs-ing. It rhymes with traversing and conversing, if that helps it stick.
verb
“She believes that nursing her baby will make him strong and healthy.”
noun
“She went into nursing as a career.”
adjective
“The nursing bear wouldn't move far until her cubs were older.”
“The nursing staff worked overtime at the hospital.”
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"Nursing" has 2 syllables: nurs · ing.
The IPA transcription of "nursing" is /ˈnɜːsɪŋ/.
Nursing: To breastfeed: to feed (a baby) at the breast; to suckle.
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