How to pronounce neighbors
Say it like NAY-berz. Neighbors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- berz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neighbors 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.
- berzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of neighbors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAY-buz.
What does neighbors mean?
- plural of neighbor How to pronounce neighbor
- third-person singular simple present indicative of neighbor How to pronounce neighbor
Words that sound like neighbors
- neighbor's
Questions about saying neighbors
How do you pronounce neighbors?
Say NAY-berz. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪbɚz/. In British English it is /ˈneɪbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neighbors?
Neighbors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · berz.
Is neighbors 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 /ˈneɪbəz/ (NAY-buz).
What words sound the same as neighbors?
Neighbors sounds the same as neighbor's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.