How to Pronounce "nervous"
word
/ˈnɝvəs/
NUR-vuhs
/nˈɜːvəs/
NUR-vuhs
Definition
Feeling worried, anxious, or uneasy, often because something important or uncertain is about to happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnɝvəs/
British English
/nˈɜːvəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUR-vuhs
UK
NUR-vuhs
Listen in Context
I always feel nervous before a test.
She looked nervous during her speech.
Are you nervous about your job interview?
He gets nervous speaking in front of big crowds.