How to pronounce nearing
Say it like NEER-ing. Nearing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEER).
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- NEER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nearing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nearing
American and British speakers say nearing in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈnɪərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEER-ing.
What does nearing mean?
- present participle and gerund of near How to pronounce near
Words that rhyme with nearing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nearing.
Questions about saying nearing
How do you pronounce nearing?
Say NEER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nearing?
Nearing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEER). Broken into parts: NEER · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say nearing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈnɪərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.