How to Pronounce "nervously"
word
ˈnɝvəsɫi
NER-vuhs-lee
nˈɜːvəsli
NUR-vuhs-lee
Definition
In a way that shows worry, fear, or anxiety; acting with nervous feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɝvəsɫi
British English
nˈɜːvəsli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NER-vuhs-lee
UK
NUR-vuhs-lee
Listen in Context
She smiled nervously before her speech.
He waited nervously for the doctor to call his name.
The children looked nervously at the storm outside.
He nervously laughed when he forgot the answer in class.