How to pronounce negatively
Say it like NEG-uh-tiv-lee. Negatively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce negatively. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NEG
- uh
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negatively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of negatively
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NEG-uh-tiv-lee.
What does negatively mean?
- in a harmful manner“he was negatively affected”
- in a negative way“he was negatively inclined”
Where does negatively come from?
From negative + -ly.
Questions about saying negatively
How do you pronounce negatively?
Say NEG-uh-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛɡətɪvli/. In British English it is /ˈnɛɡətɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negatively?
Negatively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG). Broken into parts: NEG · uh · tiv · lee.
Is negatively pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈnɛɡətɪvli/ (NEG-uh-tiv-lee).