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.

neither

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Accent

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈnaɪðɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/nˈaɪðɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “neither

Break "neither" into 2 beats and lean on "NEITH" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with lither and either, if that helps it stick.

What does neither mean?

adverb

  1. Similarly not.

    Just as you would not correct it, neither would I.

pronoun

  1. Not either one of two.

    I've tried on both shirts, but neither fits properly.

conjunction

  1. Not either (used with nor).

    Neither now, nor ever will he forsake his mother.

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Words that rhyme with neither

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

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: Similarly not.

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