How to pronounce nerven
Say it like NUR-vun. Nerven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR).
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US American/ˈnɝvən/NUR-vun
UK British/ˈnɜːvən/NUR-vun
- NUR
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nerven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nerven
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUR-vun.
What does nerven mean?
verb
- To innerve.
Where does nerven come from?
From nerve + -en.
Questions about saying nerven
How do you pronounce nerven?
Say NUR-vun. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝvən/. In British English it is /ˈnɜːvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nerven?
Nerven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR). Broken into parts: NUR · vun.
Is nerven 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 /ˈnɜːvən/ (NUR-vun).