How to Pronounce Either-or

To pronounce "either-or", say EITH-er-or — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

EITH-er-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “either-or”

"either-or" has 3 syllables: eith-er-or.

What does either-or mean?

adjective

  1. Describing a situation in which there are only two choices.
  2. Describing a situation in which there is a choice between two different plans of action, but both together are not possible

Related words

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How many syllables are in "either-or"?▾

"Either-or" has 3 syllables: eith · er · or.

What does "either-or" mean?▾

Either-or: Describing a situation in which there are only two choices.

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