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How do you spell Neighbour?

Correct spelling

neighbour

US: neighbor. UK/AU/NZ: neighbour. EI not IE, then GHBOUR.

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Why is neighbour spelled this way?

The OU in neighbour traces back to Anglo-French. The word itself combines neigh (nigh, near) with bour (dweller) — your neighbour is the one who dwells near you.

Common misspellings of neighbour

neigbournieghborneighburneigbor

Example

Our neighbour has a lovely garden.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell neighbour?+
The correct spelling is "neighbour". US: neighbor. UK/AU/NZ: neighbour. EI not IE, then GHBOUR.
Is it neigbour or neighbour?+
The correct spelling is "neighbour", not "neigbour". This word gets 20,000+ 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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