How to pronounce neighboring
Say it like NAY-buh-ring. Neighboring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- buh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neighboring 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neighboring
American and British speakers say neighboring in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-buh-ring.
What does neighboring mean?
- having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching“Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Connecticut”“the side of Germany conterminous with France”
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Words that rhyme with neighboring
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Questions about saying neighboring
How do you pronounce neighboring?
Say NAY-buh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neighboring?
Neighboring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · buh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say neighboring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.