How to Pronounce "have a near miss"
expression
HAV-uh-NEER-miss
HAV-uh-NEE-uh-miss
Definition
To almost be involved in an accident or bad situation, but escape unharmed or avoid it at the last moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnɪɹ/ /ˈmɪs
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /nˈiə/ /mˈɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uh-NEER-miss
UK
HAV-uh-NEE-uh-miss
Listen in Context
We had a near miss on the highway today.
She had a near miss while crossing the street.
The cyclist had a near miss with a car.
I had a near miss with a dog running into the road last night.