How to pronounce neared
Say it like NEERD. Neared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NEERD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEERDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NEERD.
What does neared mean?
- simple past and past participle of near How to pronounce near
Words that rhyme with neared
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Questions about saying neared
How do you pronounce neared?
Say NEERD. The American pronunciation is /nɪrd/. In British English it is /nɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neared?
Neared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NEERD.
Is neared pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nɪəd/ (NEERD).