How to Pronounce Unnerving

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

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UNN-erv-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “unnerving”

"unnerving" has 3 syllables: unn-erv-ing. It rhymes with observing and preserving, if that helps it stick.

What does unnerving 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.”

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Words that rhyme with unnerving

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observingpreservingunswervingservingdeservingcurvingconservingundeservingswervingnervingreserving

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unnerving"?▾

"Unnerving" has 3 syllables: unn · erv · ing.

What does "unnerving" mean?▾

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

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