English pronunciation
How to pronounce “near”
Phonetic spelling
NEER
IPA /ˈnɪɹ/
Syllable stress
neer
Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.
How do you spell “near”?
n e a r
“near” is spelled N-E-A-R. It is pronounced NEER, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
The store is near the park.
Can you sit near me during the movie?