How to pronounce Nevis
Say it like NEE-vis. Nevis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- vis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nevis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- visKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Nevis
American and British speakers say Nevis in essentially the same way: /ˈnivɪs/ in the US and /ˈniːvɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-vis.
What does Nevis mean?
- An island of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Where does Nevis come from?
From Spanish nieves (“snows”), in Nuestra Señora de las Nieves (“Our Lady of the Snows”), a Spanish name for the island.
Questions about saying Nevis
How do you pronounce Nevis?
Say NEE-vis. The American pronunciation is /ˈnivɪs/. In British English it is /ˈniːvɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nevis?
Nevis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · vis.
Do Americans and Brits say Nevis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnivɪs/ and the British form is /ˈniːvɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.