To pronounce "nearly", say NEARLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈniːɹli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈniːɹli/
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"nearly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with merely and austerely, if that helps it stick.
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Nearly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "nearly" is /ˈniːɹli/.
Nearly: With great scrutiny; carefully.
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