How to pronounce nervousness
Say it like NUR-vuh-snus. Nervousness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR).
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- NUR
- vuh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nervousness 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nervousness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUR-vuh-snus.
What does nervousness mean?
- The state or quality of being nervous.
Where does nervousness come from?
From nervous + -ness.
Questions about saying nervousness
How do you pronounce nervousness?
Say NUR-vuh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝvəsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈnɜːvəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nervousness?
Nervousness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR). Broken into parts: NUR · vuh · snus.
Is nervousness 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 /ˈnɜːvəsnəs/ (NUR-vuh-snus).