How to Pronounce "neither"

word

US

/ˈnaɪðɝ/, /ˈniðɝ/

NY-thur, NEE-thur

UK

/nˈaɪðɐ/

NY-thuh

Definition

Used to show that not one and not the other of two people or things is true, relevant, or chosen. It is often used with 'nor' to connect two negative options.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈnaɪðɝ/, /ˈniðɝ/

British English

/nˈaɪðɐ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

NY-thur, NEE-thur

UK

NY-thuh

Listen in Context

Neither answer is correct.

Neither of them wants to go.

Neither shoe fits me.

Neither Tom nor Sarah could solve the problem.