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near

Syllables: near has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable: One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation: /nɪr/ in American English.
Stress position: A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with near

How do you divide near into syllables?

near divides as near. near has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in near?

Near has 1 syllable (near).

Which syllable is stressed in near?

The stressed syllable in near is near. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce near?

/nɪr/ in American English.