How to Pronounce Either

To pronounce "either", say EE-ther (US) / EYE-ther (UK) — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪðɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈaɪðɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈaɪðɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “either”

Break "either" into 2 beats and lean on "EITH" — that's the stressed one.

What does either mean?

determiner

  1. Any one (of two).
  2. Each of two; both. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

pronoun

  1. One or the other of two people or things.
  2. Both, each of two or more.

adverb

  1. As well.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "either"?▾

To pronounce "either", say EE-ther (US) / EYE-ther (UK) — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪðɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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 /ˈaɪðɝ/.

What does "either" mean?▾

Either: Any one (of two).

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