The word "nurse" is pronounced as [nɜrs]. In this pronunciation, the first syllable "nur" sounds like the word "nerd" without the "d" sound. The vowel sound in the first syllable is represented by the symbol "ɜ", which is similar to the "ur" sound in "hurt" but with a slightly open and rounded quality.
The second syllable "se" sounds like the letter "s" followed by a short "e" sound, similar to the word "set". The final sound "s" is an unvoiced "s" sound, like the sound at the end of the word "bees".
Overall, the pronunciation of "nurse" is [nɜrs], with the primary stress on the first syllable. It is important to note that the exact pronunciation may vary slightly depending on regional accents and individual speech patterns.