How to Pronounce Unnerved

To pronounce "unnerved", say UNN-erv-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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UNN-erv-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “unnerved”

"unnerved" has 3 syllables: unn-erv-ed. It rhymes with reserved and preserved, if that helps it stick.

What does unnerved mean?

verb

  1. To deprive of nerve, force, or strength; to weaken; to enfeeble.

    “to unnerve the arm”

  2. To make somebody nervous, upset, alarm, shake the resolve of.

    “I was greatly unnerved by the news that my attacker was back in the country.”

adjective

  1. Deprived of courage, strength, confidence, self-control, etc

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Words that rhyme with unnerved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reservedpreservedobserveddeservedundeservedcurvedconservedservedunderservednervedswervedunpreserved

Related words

afraidstultedenervatedenervouscouragelessbereftemasculatenerveless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unnerved"?▾

"Unnerved" has 3 syllables: unn · erv · ed.

What does "unnerved" mean?▾

Unnerved: To deprive of nerve, force, or strength; to weaken; to enfeeble.

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