How to Pronounce Neither

To pronounce "neither", say NEITH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnaɪðɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈnaɪðɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/nˈaɪðɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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Break "neither" into 2 beats and lean on "NEITH" — that's the stressed one.

What does neither mean?

determiner

  1. Not one of two; not either; not one or the other.

conjunction

  1. Not either (used with nor).
  2. Nor.

pronoun

  1. Not either one of two.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "neither"?

To pronounce "neither", say NEITH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnaɪðɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "neither"?

"Neither" has 2 syllables: neith · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "neither"?

The IPA transcription of "neither" is /ˈnaɪðɝ/.

What does "neither" mean?

Neither: Not one of two; not either; not one or the other.

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