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The EI in neither is pronounced as a long E or as a long I sound.

(nee-thur) or (ny-thur)

English speakers use both pronunciations equally, so both are correct. In fact, some speakers may use both in various verbal forms.

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The word "neither" is pronounced with a long "ee" sound like the word "beet." It does not have a long "ay" sound.

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