How do you pronounce "neighbours"?

In American English: /ˈneɪbɝz/ (NAYB-urz). In British English: /nˈeɪbəz/ (N-ayb). In Canadian English: /ˈneɪbɝz/ (NAYB-urz). In Australian English: /nˈeɪbəz/ (N-ayb).

Is "neighbours" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈneɪbɝz/ (NAYB-urz), while in British English it's /nˈeɪbəz/ (N-ayb).

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neighbours

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/ˈneɪbɝz/

NAYB-urz

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neɪbneigh·ɝzbours

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