How to Pronounce "in the here and now"
expression
in thuh HEER and NOW
in thee HEE-uh and NOW
Definition
To focus on or experience the present moment, instead of thinking about the past or future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhiɹ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈnaʊ
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈiə/ /ˈænd/ /nˈaʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh HEER and NOW
UK
in thee HEE-uh and NOW
Listen in Context
She tries to live in the here and now every day.
It's good to focus in the here and now when you feel stressed.
Meditation helps you be in the here and now.
Sometimes you just need to forget the past and live in the here and now.