How to Pronounce "what nerve"
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈnɝv
WUHT NURV
wˈɒt/ /nˈɜːv
WOT NERV
Definition
An expression used to show shock or anger when someone does something rude, bold, or disrespectful. It means you can't believe someone had the courage to do something so bold.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈnɝv
British English
wˈɒt/ /nˈɜːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHT NURV
UK
WOT NERV
Listen in Context
What nerve he has to talk to the teacher like that!
She parked in the boss’s spot. What nerve!
What nerve to ask for more money after being late!
He told me to clean his desk—what nerve!