To pronounce "never-was", say NEV-erw-as — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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NEV-erw-as
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"never-was" has 3 syllables: nev-erw-as.
"Never-was" has 3 syllables: nev · erw · as.
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