How to Pronounce Neighbors

To pronounce "neighbors", say NEIGHB-ors — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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NEIGHB-ors

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💡 Tip for remembering “neighbors”

"neighbors" has 2 syllables: neighb-ors. It rhymes with belabors and labors, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: nabors, nabers — easy to mix up when writing.

What does neighbors mean?

noun

A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.
“My neighbour has two noisy cats.”
One who is near in sympathy or confidence.

verb

To be adjacent to
“Though France neighbours Germany, its culture is significantly different.”
(followed by "on"; figurative) To be similar to, to be almost the same as.
“That sort of talk is neighbouring on treason.”

Synonyms

fellow fellow human being fellow man bydweller

Antonyms

foreigner stranger

Words that rhyme with neighbors

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

belabors labors sabers labours sabres nabors babers belabores nabers neighbours

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "neighbors"?▾

"Neighbors" has 2 syllables: neighb · ors.

What does "neighbors" mean?▾

Neighbors: A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.

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