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Words with Root “neighbour” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “neighbour”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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neighbour Middle English from Old French, denoting proximity.
unneighbourliness
5 syllables17 letters
un·neigh·bour·li·ness
/ʌnˈneɪbərˌlɪnəs/
noun
The word 'unneighbourliness' is divided into five syllables: un-neigh-bour-li-ness. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('neigh'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'neighbour', and the suffix '-liness'. The silent 'gh' and the 'bour' sequence are notable features.