How to Pronounce "nunnery"
word
ˈnənɝi
NUHN-er-ee
nˈʌnəɹi
NUHN-uh-ree
Definition
A nunnery is a building or place where a community of nuns lives and works, dedicated to religious life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnənɝi
British English
nˈʌnəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUHN-er-ee
UK
NUHN-uh-ree
Listen in Context
The old stone nunnery stands at the edge of the village.
My aunt became a nun and lives in a nunnery.
Visitors are welcome at the nunnery on Sundays.
After retiring, she decided to join the nunnery and dedicate her life to helping others.