How to pronounce neighbourhoods
Say it like NAY-ber-huudz. Neighbourhoods has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- ber
- huudz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neighbourhoods 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.
- huudzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of neighbourhoods
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAY-buh-huudz.
What does neighbourhoods mean?
- plural of neighborhood How to pronounce neighbourhood
Questions about saying neighbourhoods
How do you pronounce neighbourhoods?
Say NAY-ber-huudz. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊdz/. In British English it is /ˈneɪbəˌhʊdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neighbourhoods?
Neighbourhoods has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · ber · huudz.
Is neighbourhoods 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 /ˈneɪbəˌhʊdz/ (NAY-buh-huudz).