While both "neater" and "more neat" are grammatically correct, "neater" is the more common and natural-sounding choice in most contexts.
Here's why:
* Conciseness: "Neater" is a single word, making it more concise and efficient.
* Clarity: "Neater" is more directly understood as the comparative form of "neat".
* Usage: "Neater" is more widely used in everyday language.
Therefore, "neater" is the preferred pronunciation for the comparative form of "neat."