How to pronounce nearest

Say it like this: /ˈnɪɹɪst/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈnɪɹɪst/

What does nearest mean?

prepClosest to.

“Mercury is the planet nearest the Sun.”

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navigation navy near nearby nearly necessarily necessary neck

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