How many syllables in "nerves"?

"nerves" has 1 lettergrepen (nerves).

How to divide "nerves"?

"nerves" divides into 1 parts: nerves.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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1 Lettergrepen

"nerves": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nerves

Hoofdklemtoon

NERVES(nerves)●

Stress in "nerves" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄nɜːvz⁄

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IPAnɜːvz

Lettergrepennerves

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How many syllables in "nerves"?: "nerves" has 1 lettergrepen (nerves).
How to divide "nerves"?: "nerves" divides into 1 parts: nerves.
Where is the stress in "nerves"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "nerves"?: Say each syllable slowly (nerves) and listen on SayItVid.