How to pronounce neighbouress
Say it like nay-buh-RES. Neighbouress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- nay
- buh
- RES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neighbouress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of neighbouress
American and British speakers say neighbouress in essentially the same way: /ˌneɪbəˈrɛs/ in the US and /ˌneɪbəˈrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: nay-buh-RES.
What does neighbouress mean?
- A female neighbor.
Where does neighbouress come from?
From Middle English neiȝboresse; equivalent to neighbor + -ess.
Words that rhyme with neighbouress
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neighbouress.
Questions about saying neighbouress
How do you pronounce neighbouress?
Say nay-buh-RES. The American pronunciation is /ˌneɪbəˈrɛs/. In British English it is /ˌneɪbəˈrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neighbouress?
Neighbouress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: nay · buh · RES.
Do Americans and Brits say neighbouress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌneɪbəˈrɛs/ and the British form is /ˌneɪbəˈrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.