How to Pronounce "nearest and dearest"
expression
ˈnɪɹəst/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdɪɹəst
NEER-uhst and DEER-uhst
nˈiəɹəst/ /ˈænd/ /dˈiəɹəst
NEER-uhst and DEER-uhst
Definition
The people you are closest to, such as your family members and very close friends.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɪɹəst/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdɪɹəst
British English
nˈiəɹəst/ /ˈænd/ /dˈiəɹəst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEER-uhst and DEER-uhst
UK
NEER-uhst and DEER-uhst
Listen in Context
I want to thank my nearest and dearest for their support.
She spent the evening with her nearest and dearest.
Your nearest and dearest are always there for you.
At the end of the day, it's your nearest and dearest who matter most.