pronunciation of hear and here
Hi everybody, I have a question.
I've read some texts, and I note my pronunciation of hear ( like a "hear a sound") and here ("here your book") sounds like equal to me. Is that right?

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Trust your dictionary.

New Oxford American Dictionary
here | hɪr |
adverb

hear | hɪr |
verb

Collins online
British pronunciation
hear in British
(hɪə)

here in British
(hɪə)

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thanks Amber, I really appreciate

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In American English, there is little to no difference in pronunciation. It is more on the context of the situation that you judge it.

For example, if I point to a book and say: "Here." I am implying a location.

If I point to my ear and say: "Hear." I am implying a verb and entirely, a different word.

In short, it relies on context.

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