How to Pronounce "next to"
expression
ˈnɛks/, /ˈnɛkst/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
NEKST too, NEKST tuh, NEKST ti
nˈɛkst/ /tˈuː
NEKST TOO
Definition
Used to show that something is very close or immediately beside something else. It can also be used figuratively to mean 'almost' or 'nearly'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɛks/, /ˈnɛkst/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
nˈɛkst/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEKST too, NEKST tuh, NEKST ti
UK
NEKST TOO
Listen in Context
The library is next to the post office.
She sat next to her friend in class.
There is a small park next to my house.
Can you move next to me for the photo?