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How do you spell Neighbor?

Correct spelling

neighbor

US drops the U. UK, CA, AU, NZ keep it.

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Why is neighbor spelled this way?

From Old English neahgebur. The GH is silent — a relic of an old guttural sound.

Common misspellings of neighbor

nieghbornabor

Example

She waved to her neighbor across the street.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell neighbor?+
The correct spelling is "neighbor". US drops the U. UK, CA, AU, NZ keep it.
Is it nieghbor or neighbor?+
The correct spelling is "neighbor", not "nieghbor". This word gets varies monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "neighbor", in UK English it's "neighbour", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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