To pronounce "neighbourhood", say NEIGHB-ourh-ood — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"neighbourhood" has 3 syllables: neighb-ourh-ood.
noun
“Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings.”
“He lives in my neighborhood.”
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"Neighbourhood" has 3 syllables: neighb · ourh · ood.
Neighbourhood: The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.
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