How to Pronounce "nearsighted"
word
ˈniɹˌsaɪtɪd
NEER-sy-tid
ˈnɪəˌsaɪtɪd
NEE-uh-sy-tid
Definition
If someone is nearsighted, they can see things clearly when they are close but have trouble seeing things that are far away.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈniɹˌsaɪtɪd
British English
ˈnɪəˌsaɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEER-sy-tid
UK
NEE-uh-sy-tid
Listen in Context
I am nearsighted and need glasses to see the board.
She is nearsighted and can read books without glasses.
Many children become nearsighted after too much screen time.
He's so nearsighted that he can't recognize friends across the street.