How Do You Spell NEIGH?

Pronunciation: [nˈe͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "neigh" is spelled with five letters and is pronounced as [neɪ]. The IPA phonetic transcription suggests that it begins with the voiced alveolar nasal sound [n], which is then followed by the diphthong vowel sound [eɪ], which ends with the voiced velar fricative sound [ɣ]. The spelling of this word is straightforward and does not deviate from English language conventions. It is commonly used to describe the sound a horse makes and is widely recognized as an onomatopoeic word.

NEIGH Meaning and Definition

1. The word "neigh" can function as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, "neigh" refers to the distinctive vocalization or sound made by horses, zebras, and other equines. It is characterized by a prolonged and loud whinny-like noise, often uttered with force and intensity. This vocalization serves as a means of communication among these animals, typically expressing excitement, distress, or a desire for attention.

   As a verb, "neigh" represents the act of producing this distinctive vocalization. It means to make a loud and characteristic whinny-like sound, usually as a manner of communication. Horses, for instance, may neigh to signal their presence, express feelings of fear or anxiety, or establish contact with other members of the herd or their human caregivers. The verb can also exhibit a figurative meaning, representing a statement or declaration made in a loud, forceful, or emphatic manner, akin to the powerful sound of a horse's neigh.

   In literature or imaginative pieces, "neigh" can be used as an onomatopoeic word, effectively imitating the sound of a neighing horse. This literary device adds vividness and sensory depth to written descriptions, particularly those involving scenes with horses or pastoral settings. It allows readers to audibly imagine the particular sound, contributing to a more immersive reading experience.

2. • The cry of a horse.

   • To cry as a horse.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for NEIGH

• heigh
• neith
• knigh
• deighn
• nergy
• neion
• nergo
• nighy
• hiigh
• benigh
• lengh
• naight
• neach
• reighn
• neght
• wrigh
• hoigh
• maigh
• roigh
• niegh
• eigh
• neighor
• niight
• nighr
• neich
• newph
• noight
• wegh
• theigh
• wheigh
• enoigh
• newth
• neigher
• keigh
• nough
• nign
• nitgh
• neign
• neeth
• neighbo
• wieigh
• veign
• seigh
• neithe
• neing
• eneogh
• denigh
• beigh
• neight
• nnight
• reigh
• neiche
• neough
• ghigh
• hegh
• neim
• nuight
• teigh
• aeigh
• neige
• bligh
• eig
• feigh
• jaf
• narh
• bneigh
• mneigh
• neig
• veigh
• eihgh
• eiggh
• neiff
• neifs
• Neifa
• neigen
• nesah
• seikgh
• vuigh
• Neiwa
• keligh
• neiah
• niish
• neido
• nauha
• NeUGO
• niich
• NAIgN
• naidh
• neidh
• NEiNH
• neigt
• NENgA
• necsh
• utigh
• Neohh
• nagah
• NEOGO
• NEIGO
• nezah
• Kneiigh
• veigah
• Neimh
• Neiamh
• Neimhu
• Niengh
• Nieighn
• Aneigh
• Naigah
• ibigh
• Nepghu
• Nejdh
• Nefah
• Defigh
• Neingg
• Lynneigh
• nepgah
• neihge
• Nejge

Etymology of NEIGH

The word "neigh" is derived from Middle English "neighen" which originated from Old English "hnǣgan". This Old English term is related to other Germanic languages such as Old High German "hnāian" and Old Norse "hneggja" which also referred to the neighing of horses. The sound itself imitates the vocalization made by horses.

Similar spelling words for NEIGH

• neosho,
• nigh,
• NEZ,
• nec,
• neuhaus.

Plural form of NEIGH is NEIGHS

Conjugate verb Neigh

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have neighed

you would have neighed

he/she/it would have neighed

we would have neighed

they would have neighed

I would have neigh

you would have neigh

he/she/it would have neigh

we would have neigh

they would have neigh

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been neighing

you would have been neighing

he/she/it would have been neighing

we would have been neighing

they would have been neighing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would neigh

you would neigh

he/she/it would neigh

we would neigh

they would neigh

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be neighing

you would be neighing

he/she/it would be neighing

we would be neighing

they would be neighing

FUTURE

I will neigh

you will neigh

he/she/it will neigh

we will neigh

they will neigh

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be neighing

you will be neighing

he/she/it will be neighing

we will be neighing

they will be neighing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have neighed

you will have neighed

he/she/it will have neighed

we will have neighed

they will have neighed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been neighing

you will have been neighing

he/she/it will have been neighing

we will have been neighing

they will have been neighing

IMPERATIVE

you neigh

we let´s neigh

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to neigh

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was neighing

you were neighing

he/she/it was neighing

we were neighing

they were neighing

PAST PARTICIPLE

neighed

PAST PERFECT

I had neighed

you had neighed

he/she/it had neighed

we had neighed

they had neighed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been neighing

you had been neighing

he/she/it had been neighing

we had been neighing

they had been neighing

PRESENT

I neigh

you neigh

he/she/it neighs

we neigh

they neigh

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am neighing

you are neighing

he/she/it is neighing

we are neighing

they are neighing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

neighing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have neighed

you have neighed

he/she/it has neighed

we have neighed

they have neighed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been neighing

you have been neighing

he/she/it has been neighing

we have been neighing

they have been neighing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it neigh

SIMPLE PAST

I neighed

you neighed

he/she/it neighed

we neighed

they neighed