To pronounce "nearing", say NEAR-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
nearing
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"nearing" has 2 syllables: near-ing. It rhymes with domineering and sneering, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The ship nears the land.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Nearing" has 2 syllables: near · ing.
Nearing: To come closer to; to approach.
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