HOW TO PRONOUNCE
neither
/ˈniðɚ/
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NEE-ther and NYE-ther are both accepted.
Both stress the first syllable. Use the voiced th in this, with a light final vowel.
2 syllables · Stress on syllable 1
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“Neither answer seemed complete.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does neither mean?
determiner
- Not one of two; not either; not one or the other.
conjunction
- Not either (used with nor).
pronoun
- Not either one of two.
More meanings (2)
adverb
- Similarly not.
conjunction
- (archaic) Nor.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈniðɚ/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
In the pages of books
See this word in context.
It appears in this, that occasional appeals to the people would be neither a proper nor an effectual provision for that purpose.
“I shall of course see you here to-night. Make yourself merry. I am determined that neither expense nor trouble shall be spared.”
More book examples (3)
How long afterward it was that Becky came to a slow consciousness that she was crying in Tom’s arms, neither could tell.
“Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
But neither in the face of the princess nor in that of any other did I see the least doubt or questioning.