How to pronounce neighbours
Say it like NAY-berz. Neighbours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce neighbours. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NAY
- berz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neighbours 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.
- berzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of neighbours
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAY-buz.
What does neighbours mean?
- plural of neighbor How to pronounce neighbour
- third-person singular simple present indicative of neighbor How to pronounce neighbour
Words that sound like neighbours
- neighbor's
Questions about saying neighbours
How do you pronounce neighbours?
Say NAY-berz. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪbɚz/. In British English it is /ˈneɪbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neighbours?
Neighbours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · berz.
Is neighbours 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 /ˈneɪbəz/ (NAY-buz).
What words sound the same as neighbours?
Neighbours sounds the same as neighbor's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.