How to Pronounce "neighborhood"
word
NAY-bur-huud
NAY-buh-huud
Definition
A neighborhood is an area of a town or city where people live. It can also mean the people living in that area and the general character of the place.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈneɪbɝˌhʊd/
British English
/nˈeɪbəhˌʊd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAY-bur-huud
UK
NAY-buh-huud
Listen in Context
I grew up in a small neighborhood near the river.
This neighborhood is very quiet at night.
There is a good bakery in our neighborhood.
We just moved here, so we're still getting to know the neighborhood.