How to Pronounce "near and dear"
expression
NEER and DEER
NEE-uh and DEE-uh
Definition
People who are very important to you, especially close friends or family members you love deeply.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɪɹ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdɪɹ
British English
nˈiə/ /ˈænd/ /dˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEER and DEER
UK
NEE-uh and DEE-uh
Listen in Context
My family is very near and dear to me.
I want to spend holidays with those who are near and dear.
She wrote a letter to someone near and dear.
Thanks to all who are near and dear for their support.