How to pronounce nearly

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

American/ˈnɪɹli/

What does nearly mean?

advIn close approximation; almost, virtually.

“I nearly didn't go to work yesterday.”

With great scrutiny; carefully.

With close relation; intimately.

“Let that which he learns next be nearly conjoined with what he knows already.”

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navy near nearby nearest necessarily necessary neck need

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