How many syllables in "nurses"?

"nurses" has 2 syllabes (nurs - es).

How to divide "nurses"?

"nurses" divides into 2 parts: nurs · es.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"nurses": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:nurs·es

Accent principal

NURS-es(nurs · es)● ○

Stress in "nurses" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnɜːrsɪz⁄

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How many syllables in "nurses"?: "nurses" has 2 syllabes (nurs - es).
How to divide "nurses"?: "nurses" divides into 2 parts: nurs · es.
Where is the stress in "nurses"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "nurses"?: Say each syllable slowly (nurs... es) and listen on SayItVid.