How to Pronounce Nerving

To pronounce "nerving", say NERV-ing — 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-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “nerving”

"nerving" has 2 syllables: nerv-ing. It rhymes with unnerving and observing, if that helps it stick.

What does nerving 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.”

noun

  1. An arrangement of nerves or veins in a plant.

Words that rhyme with nerving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unnervingobservingpreservingunswervingservingdeservingcurvingconservingundeservingswervingreserving

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nerving"?▾

"Nerving" has 2 syllables: nerv · ing.

What does "nerving" mean?▾

Nerving: To give courage.

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