How to pronounce nevermind
Say it like NEV-er-mynd. Nevermind has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEV).
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- NEV
- er
- mynd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nevermind pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- myndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nevermind
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NEV-uh-mynd.
What does nevermind mean?
- Attention, heed.
- Concern, affair.
- Consequence; significant change in or effect on a situation or state; difference.
- To ignore.
- Alternative spelling of never mind.
Where does nevermind come from?
From never + mind (in never mind).
Questions about saying nevermind
How do you pronounce nevermind?
Say NEV-er-mynd. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛvɚˌmaɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈnɛvəˌmaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nevermind?
Nevermind has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEV). Broken into parts: NEV · er · mynd.
Is nevermind 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 /ˈnɛvəˌmaɪnd/ (NEV-uh-mynd).