How to Pronounce "nears"
word
ˈnɪɹz
NEERZ
nˈiəz
NEE-uhz
Definition
To come close to a place, time, or event; to get closer to something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɪɹz
British English
nˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEERZ
UK
NEE-uhz
Listen in Context
The train nears the station.
As winter nears, the days get shorter.
The deadline nears and everyone is rushing to finish.
She gets more nervous as her interview nears.