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nervous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnɜːvəs
Examples:
It is the direct stimulation of the nervous system.
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system.
The meek girl started to be nervous.
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Common mistakes of nervous pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈnɜr.vəs/ instead of /ˈnɜr.vəs/ (US) or /ˈnɜː.vəs/ (UK). Tip: Always stress the first syllable "ner" to sound natural.
- Overemphasizing the "r": In "nervous", the "r" can be pronounced too strongly, leading to /nɜrˈvəs/. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and blend it smoothly with the vowel sounds.
- Dropping the vowel sound: Some may omit the vowel in the second syllable, saying "nervs". This leads to a loss of clarity. Tip: Remember to pronounce both syllables clearly: "ner" and "vus".
- Confusing vowel sounds: The first vowel sound can be mispronounced as /ɛ/ instead of /ɜː/. This changes "nervous" to sound like "nervus". Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sound /ɜː/ to maintain the word's meaning.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners might pronounce the second syllable too short, as in "nervs". Tip: Ensure the second syllable is pronounced with a clear, longer vowel sound, "vus".