nun

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈnʌn/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/nʌn/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling'nun': (nun; Linguist. no̅o̅n, nŏŏn); 'Nun': (no̅o̅n)


Collocations for "nun"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "nun" in context.

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nun

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
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  1. became a nun
  2. the nuns in the convent
  3. a convent for nuns
  4. the nuns were protesting
  5. quit her job to become a nun
  6. a [former, Catholic] nun
  7. the nuns at school
  8. the nuns are at prayers
  9. was taught by nuns
  10. the nuns were [hard, strict]
  11. dressed up [as, like] a nun
  12. a [quiet, pensive, respectful, calm] nun

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