How to pronounce neighbourhood
Say it like NAY-ber-huud. Neighbourhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- ber
- huud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neighbourhood 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.
- huudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of neighbourhood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAY-buh-huud.
What does neighbourhood mean?
- a surrounding or nearby region“the plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville”“it is a rugged locality”
- people living near one another“it is a friendly neighborhood”“my neighborhood voted for Bush”
Where does neighbourhood come from?
From neighbor + -hood.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with neighbourhood
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Words that sound like neighbourhood
Questions about saying neighbourhood
How do you pronounce neighbourhood?
Say NAY-ber-huud. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈneɪbəˌhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neighbourhood?
Neighbourhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · ber · huud.
Is neighbourhood 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 /ˈneɪbəˌhʊd/ (NAY-buh-huud).
What words sound the same as neighbourhood?
Neighbourhood sounds the same as neighborhood in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.