How to Pronounce Either

To pronounce "either", say EITH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “either”

"either" has 2 syllables: eith-er. It rhymes with lither and breather, if that helps it stick.

What does either mean?

adverb

  1. (after a negative) As well.

    “I don't like him, and I don't like her either.”

pronoun

  1. One or other of two people or things.

    “He made me two offers, but I did not accept either.”

  2. Both, each of two or more.

conjunction

  1. Introduces the first of two (or occasionally more) options or possibilities, the second (or last) of which is introduced by “or”.

    “Either you eat your dinner or you go to your room.”

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Words that rhyme with either

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

litherbreathertitherneitherteetherreitherseithersheather

Related words

moreoveralsofurthermoreanymoresomewhatsoevertooalternatively

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "either"?▾

"Either" has 2 syllables: eith · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "either"?▾

The IPA transcription of "either" is /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "either" mean?▾

Either: (after a negative) As well.

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