How to Pronounce "near at hand"
expression
NEER-at-HAND
NEE-uh-at-HAND
Definition
Something that is very close physically, or is easy to reach or use.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɪɹ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhænd
British English
nˈiə/ /ˈæt/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEER-at-HAND
UK
NEE-uh-at-HAND
Listen in Context
Please keep your phone near at hand in case I call.
The first-aid kit is near at hand if you need it.
A pen was always near at hand on her desk.
Don't worry—help is near at hand if anything goes wrong.