How to Pronounce "nursemaid"
word
NURS-mayd
NURS-mayd
Definition
A nursemaid is a woman, especially in the past, whose job is to take care of children in a family’s home.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɝːsˌmeɪd
British English
nˈɜːsmeɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NURS-mayd
UK
NURS-mayd
Listen in Context
The nursemaid gave the children their lunch every day.
The rich family hired a nursemaid to care for the baby.
The nursemaid played games with the little boy.
She trusted the nursemaid completely with her daughter's care.