How to Pronounce Ne'er

To pronounce "ne'er", say NEER — one syllable, IPA /nɛə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/nɛə/

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What does ne'er mean?

adverb

  1. Contraction of never.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ne'er"?▾

"Ne'er" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ne'er"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ne'er" is /nɛə/.

What does "ne'er" mean?▾

Ne'er: Contraction of never.

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