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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable neigh
  • 8 letters
Syllables
neigh-bor: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: NEIGH-bor.
Pronunciation
/ˈneɪbɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as neigh-bor.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide neighbor into syllables?

neighbor divides as neigh-bor. neigh-bor: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in neighbor?

Neighbor has 2 syllables (neigh-bor).

Which syllable is stressed in neighbor?

The stressed syllable in neighbor is neigh. The 1st syllable is stressed: NEIGH-bor.

How do you pronounce neighbor?

/ˈneɪbɚ/ in American English.