How to pronounce neighbourly
Say it like NAY-ber-lee. Neighbourly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- ber
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neighbourly 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of neighbourly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAY-buh-lee.
What does neighbourly mean?
- Showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbor.“She's so neighborly that she always holds a welcoming party for new residents.”
Where does neighbourly come from?
From neighbor + -ly.
Words that rhyme with neighbourly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neighbourly.
Questions about saying neighbourly
How do you pronounce neighbourly?
Say NAY-ber-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪbɚˌli/. In British English it is /ˈneɪbəˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neighbourly?
Neighbourly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · ber · lee.
Is neighbourly 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 /ˈneɪbəˌliː/ (NAY-buh-lee).