How to pronounce neighbor
Say it like NAY-ber. Neighbor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neighbor 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.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of neighbor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAY-buh.
What does neighbor mean?
- a person who lives (or is located) near another
- a nearby object of the same kind“Fort Worth is a neighbor of Dallas”“what is the closest neighbor to the Earth?”
- live or be located as a neighbor“the neighboring house”
- be located near or adjacent to“Pakistan neighbors India”
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Words that rhyme with neighbor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neighbor.
Words that sound like neighbor
Questions about saying neighbor
How do you pronounce neighbor?
Say NAY-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈneɪbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neighbor?
Neighbor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · ber.
Is neighbor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈneɪbə/ (NAY-buh).
What words sound the same as neighbor?
Neighbor sounds the same as neighbour in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.