How do you pronounce "nurture"?

In American English: /ˈnɝːtʃɝ/ (NURCH-ur). In British English: /nˈɜːtʃə/ (N-ɜch). In Canadian English: /ˈnɝːtʃɝ/ (NURCH-ur). In Australian English: /nˈɜːtʃə/ (N-ɜch).

Is "nurture" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɝːtʃɝ/ (NURCH-ur), while in British English it's /nˈɜːtʃə/ (N-ɜch).

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nurture

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/ˈnɝːtʃɝ/

NURCH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

nɝːtʃnur·ɝture

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