How to pronounce negates
Say it like nih-GAYTS. Negates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYTS).
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- nih
- GAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of negates
American and British speakers say negates in essentially the same way: /nɪˈɡeɪts/ in the US and /nɪˈɡeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: nih-GAYTS.
What does negates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of negate How to pronounce negate
Words that rhyme with negates
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of negates.
Questions about saying negates
How do you pronounce negates?
Say nih-GAYTS. The American pronunciation is /nɪˈɡeɪts/. In British English it is /nɪˈɡeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negates?
Negates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYTS). Broken into parts: nih · GAYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say negates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪˈɡeɪts/ and the British form is /nɪˈɡeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.