How to pronounce neighbouring
Say it like NAY-buh-ring. Neighbouring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- buh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neighbouring 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neighbouring
American and British speakers say neighbouring in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-buh-ring.
What does neighbouring mean?
- Alternative spelling of neighboring.
- Alternative spelling of neighboring.
Words that rhyme with neighbouring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neighbouring.
Words that sound like neighbouring
Questions about saying neighbouring
How do you pronounce neighbouring?
Say NAY-buh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neighbouring?
Neighbouring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · buh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say neighbouring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as neighbouring?
Neighbouring sounds the same as neighboring in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.