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Near: how to say it, spell it and use it

near

/nɪr/

Short answer

The English word near is pronounced /nɪr/. It is spelled N-E-A-R and has 4 letters.

Example sentence

The ball is near the box.

Key facts

English
near
Pronunciation
/nɪr/
Spelling
N-E-A-R
Number of letters
4
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Prepositions of Place in English: In, On, Under

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How do you pronounce near?

Near is pronounced /nɪr/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell near?

Near is spelled N-E-A-R. It has 4 letters.

How do you use near in a sentence?

For example: The ball is near the box.

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