How to pronounce nevus
Say it like NEE-vus. Nevus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- vus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nevus 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.
- vusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nevus
American and British speakers say nevus in essentially the same way: /ˈnivəs/ in the US and /ˈniːvəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-vus.
What does nevus mean?
- Any of a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.“Most birthmarks and moles fall into the category of nevi.”
Where does nevus come from?
Borrowed from Latin naevus.
Words that rhyme with nevus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nevus.
Questions about saying nevus
How do you pronounce nevus?
Say NEE-vus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnivəs/. In British English it is /ˈniːvəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nevus?
Nevus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · vus.
Do Americans and Brits say nevus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnivəs/ and the British form is /ˈniːvəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.