How to pronounce negatives
Say it like NEG-uh-tivz. Negatives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG).
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- NEG
- uh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negatives 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.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of negatives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NEG-uh-tivz.
What does negatives mean?
- plural of negative How to pronounce negative
- third-person singular simple present indicative of negative How to pronounce negative
Questions about saying negatives
How do you pronounce negatives?
Say NEG-uh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛɡətɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈnɛɡətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negatives?
Negatives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG). Broken into parts: NEG · uh · tivz.
Is negatives 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 /ˈnɛɡətɪvz/ (NEG-uh-tivz).