How to pronounce nevermore
Say it like NEV-er-mor. Nevermore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEV).
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- NEV
- er
- mor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nevermore 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.
- morGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of nevermore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NEV-uh-maw.
What does nevermore mean?
- Never again; at no time in the future.
Where does nevermore come from?
From Middle English nevermore, from the Old English phrase nǣfre mā.
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Words that rhyme with nevermore
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nevermore.
Questions about saying nevermore
How do you pronounce nevermore?
Say NEV-er-mor. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛvɚˌmɔr/. In British English it is /ˈnɛvəˌmɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nevermore?
Nevermore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEV). Broken into parts: NEV · er · mor.
Is nevermore 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 /ˈnɛvəˌmɔː/ (NEV-uh-maw).