How to Pronounce Nerved

To pronounce "nerved", say NERV-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

NERV-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “nerved”

"nerved" has 2 syllables: nerv-ed. It rhymes with reserved and unnerved, if that helps it stick.

What does nerved mean?

verb

  1. To give courage.

    “May their example nerve us to face the enemy.”

  2. To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.

    “The liquor nerved up several of the men after their icy march.”

adjective

  1. Vigorous, strong; courageous.
  2. (in combination) Having nerves of a specified kind.

    “a strong-nerved hero”

Words that rhyme with nerved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reservedunnervedpreservedobserveddeservedundeservedcurvedconservedservedunderservedswervedunpreserved

Related words

nervynervatenervosenervo-biliousnervalnervishnervousneurose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nerved"?▾

"Nerved" has 2 syllables: nerv · ed.

What does "nerved" mean?▾

Nerved: To give courage.

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