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How to pronounce neighbour
/ˈneɪbə/ British English
NAY·bə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
NEIG·bour
✓ Say
NAY·bə
My tip
The gh is silent: NAY-bə.
In a sentence
I speak English with my neighbour.
Now you say it
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- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: NAY-bə.
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Questions
How do you pronounce neighbour?
In British English, neighbour is pronounced /ˈneɪbə/. Say it like this: NAY-bə. The gh is silent: NAY-bə.
How many syllables are in neighbour?
When you say it, neighbour has 2 syllables: NAY-bə. The strong beat is the first one, NAY.
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