How to pronounce either

Say it like this: /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈaɪ.ðɚ/
British/ˈaɪ.ðə/

What does either mean?

detAny one (of two).

“You can have it in either colour.”

Each of two; both.

“There are roses on either side of the garden.”

Any one (of more than two).

pronOne or the other of two people or things.

“He made me two offers, but I did not accept either.”

Both, each of two or more.

“Scarce a palm of ground could be gotten by either of the three.”

advAs well.

“I don't like him, and I don't like her either.”

conjIntroduces the first of two (or occasionally more) options or possibilities, the second (or last) of which is introduced by "or".

“You'll be either early, late, or on time.”

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