How to pronounce neigh
Say it like NAY. Neigh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neigh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of neigh
American and British speakers say neigh in essentially the same way: /neɪ/ in the US and /neɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY.
What does neigh mean?
- The cry of a horse.
- To make its cry.
- To make a sound similar to a horse's cry.
Where does neigh come from?
Inherited from Middle English neyen, from Old English hnǣġan, from Proto-West Germanic *hnaijan, from Proto-Germanic *hnajjaną (“to neigh”).
Words that rhyme with neigh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neigh.
Words that sound like neigh
Questions about saying neigh
How do you pronounce neigh?
Say NAY. The American pronunciation is /neɪ/. In British English it is /neɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neigh?
Neigh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAY.
Do Americans and Brits say neigh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /neɪ/ and the British form is /neɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as neigh?
Neigh sounds the same as nay in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.