How to pronounce neath
Say it like NEETH. Neath is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NEETH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neath pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of neath
American and British speakers say neath in essentially the same way: /niθ/ in the US and /niːθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEETH.
What does neath mean?
- Beneath.
Where does neath come from?
From Old English neoþan, from Proto-Germanic *niþanē.
Words that rhyme with neath
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neath.
Questions about saying neath
How do you pronounce neath?
Say NEETH. The American pronunciation is /niθ/. In British English it is /niːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neath?
Neath is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NEETH.
Do Americans and Brits say neath the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /niθ/ and the British form is /niːθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.