How to Pronounce "on your nerves"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɝvz
AWN-yer-NURVZ
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈɜːvz
ON-yaw-NURVZ
Definition
If someone or something is "on your nerves," they are annoying you or making you feel irritated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɝvz
British English
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈɜːvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN-yer-NURVZ
UK
ON-yaw-NURVZ
Listen in Context
Loud music really gets on my nerves.
My little brother is on my nerves today.
That constant buzzing sound is on my nerves.
He's nice, but sometimes his jokes get on my nerves.