How to pronounce nervine
Say it like NUR-veen. Nervine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR).
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US American/ˈnɝvin/NUR-veen
UK British/ˈnɜːvin/NUR-veen
- NUR
- veen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nervine 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.
- veenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nervine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUR-veen.
What does nervine mean?
adjective
- Having the quality of acting upon or affecting the nerves; quieting nervous excitement.
- A drug or substance that acts upon the nerves.
Where does nervine come from?
From Latin nervinus.
Questions about saying nervine
How do you pronounce nervine?
Say NUR-veen. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝvin/. In British English it is /ˈnɜːvin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nervine?
Nervine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR). Broken into parts: NUR · veen.
Is nervine 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 /ˈnɜːvin/ (NUR-veen).