How to pronounce nerveless
Say it like NURV-lus. Nerveless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NURV).
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- NURV
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nerveless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NURVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nerveless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NURV-lus.
What does nerveless mean?
- Lacking nerve: fearful; cowardly.
- Lacking a nervous system.
- Devoid of nerves: calm, controlled, cool under pressure.
Where does nerveless come from?
From nerve + -less.
Questions about saying nerveless
How do you pronounce nerveless?
Say NURV-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝvləs/. In British English it is /ˈnɜːvləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nerveless?
Nerveless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NURV). Broken into parts: NURV · lus.
Is nerveless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɜːvləs/ (NURV-lus).