How many syllables in "nursing"?

"nursing" has 2 syllabes (nurs - ing).

How to divide "nursing"?

"nursing" divides into 2 parts: nurs · ing.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"nursing": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:nurs·ing

Accent principal

NURS-ing(nurs · ing)● ○

Stress in "nursing" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnɜːrsɪŋ⁄

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