How to pronounce neighborly
Say it like NAY-ber-lee. Neighborly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- ber
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neighborly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of neighborly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAY-buh-lee.
What does neighborly mean?
- US standard spelling of neighbourly.“He's very neighborly: he always collects my mail when I'm away on vacation.”
Where does neighborly come from?
From neighbor + -ly.
Words that rhyme with neighborly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neighborly.
Questions about saying neighborly
How do you pronounce neighborly?
Say NAY-ber-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪbɚli/. In British English it is /ˈneɪbəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neighborly?
Neighborly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · ber · lee.
Is neighborly 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 /ˈneɪbəli/ (NAY-buh-lee).