How to pronounce nevertheless
Say it like nev-er-thuh-LES. Nevertheless has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LES).
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- nev
- er
- thuh
- LES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nevertheless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nevGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nevertheless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: nev-uh-thuh-LES.
What does nevertheless mean?
- despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)“although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it”“while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed”
Where does nevertheless come from?
From Middle English nevertheles, never-þe-les, nevere-þe-lesse.
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Questions about saying nevertheless
How do you pronounce nevertheless?
Say nev-er-thuh-LES. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɛvɚðəˈlɛs/. In British English it is /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nevertheless?
Nevertheless has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LES). Broken into parts: nev · er · thuh · LES.
Is nevertheless 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 /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/ (nev-uh-thuh-LES).