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neither
Examples:
But neither is unqualifiedly univocal.
In actuality neither of these are symptoms of the plague.
It is neither provable nor refutable.
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Common mistakes of neither pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "nee-THUR". In both US and UK pronunciation, the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈnaɪðər/ (US) and /ˈniːðə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for correct stress.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing "neither" with an incorrect vowel sound, such as "nee-ther". The correct vowel sounds are /aɪ/ in the US and /iː/ in the UK. Tip: Practice the vowel sounds separately to master the pronunciation.
- Omitting the "th" sound: Some speakers may say "needer" instead of "neither", dropping the "th" sound altogether. The "th" in "neither" is pronounced as /ð/. Tip: Emphasize the "th" sound by placing your tongue between your teeth.
- Using incorrect regional pronunciation: In some regions, "neither" may be pronounced differently, like "nee-ther" or "nigh-ther". The US and UK standard pronunciations are /ˈnaɪðər/ and /ˈniːðə/, respectively. Tip: Listen to native speakers from both regions for clarity.
- Incorrectly linking sounds: Some learners may link "neither" with the following word, making it sound like "nee-ther" in rapid speech. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice pausing slightly between "neither" and the next word to ensure clarity.