How to Pronounce Wetnurse

To pronounce "wetnurse", say WETN-urs-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

WETN-urs-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “wetnurse

"wetnurse" has 3 syllables: wetn-urs-e. It rhymes with wet-nurse, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wet-nurse — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wetnurse mean?

noun

  1. A woman hired to suckle another woman's child.
  2. (by extension) Someone who treats someone else with excessive care.

verb

  1. To act as a wet nurse (in either sense.)

Words that rhyme with wetnurse

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wetnurse"?

"Wetnurse" has 3 syllables: wetn · urs · e.

What does "wetnurse" mean?

Wetnurse: A woman hired to suckle another woman's child.

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