How to pronounce nervy
Say it like NUR-vee. Nervy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR).
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- NUR
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nervy 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.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nervy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUR-vee.
What does nervy mean?
- Having nerve; bold; brazen.
- Feeling nervous, anxious or agitated.
- Jittery; having unwanted signal characteristics.
Where does nervy come from?
From nerve + -y.
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Words that rhyme with nervy
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Questions about saying nervy
How do you pronounce nervy?
Say NUR-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝvi/. In British English it is /ˈnɜːvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nervy?
Nervy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUR). Broken into parts: NUR · vee.
Is nervy 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 /ˈnɜːvi/ (NUR-vee).