How to Pronounce “near

word

/ˈnɪɹ/
neer
/nˈiə/
nee-uh

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈnɪɹ/

British English

/nˈiə/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

neer

UK

nee-uh

Listen in Context

My house is near the station.

We sat near the window.

The shop closes near midnight.

Don’t come too near; the paint is still wet.