American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'never' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "never" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "never"

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Simple pronunciation
neh-ver
IPA transcription
/ˈnɛ.vɚ/
Word frequency
138th

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What does "never" mean?

  1. at no time; not ever

Examples of "never" in a sentence

  • I never go to bed before midnight.
  • I have never been to Asia.
  • Never say never. Anything is possible.

How common is "never"?

Never is the 138th most common word in English.

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