How to pronounce unnerved
Say it like un-NURVD. Unnerved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NURVD).
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- un
- NURVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unnerved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NURVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of unnerved
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-NURVD.
What does unnerved mean?
- simple past and past participle of unnerve How to pronounce unnerve
- Deprived of courage, strength, confidence, self-control, etc.
Words that rhyme with unnerved
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Questions about saying unnerved
How do you pronounce unnerved?
Say un-NURVD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈnɝvd/. In British English it is /ənˈnɜːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unnerved?
Unnerved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NURVD). Broken into parts: un · NURVD.
Is unnerved 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 /ənˈnɜːvd/ (un-NURVD).