To pronounce "nerve-wracking", say NERV-ewr-ack-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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NERV-ewr-ack-ing
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"nerve-wracking" has 4 syllables: nerv-ewr-ack-ing. It rhymes with nerve-racking, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: nerve-racking — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Nerve-wracking" has 4 syllables: nerv · ewr · ack · ing.
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