How to pronounce negatory
Say it like NEG-uh-tor-ee. Negatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG).
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- NEG
- uh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negatory 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.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of negatory
American and British speakers say negatory in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛɡəˌtɔri/ in the US and /ˈnɛɡətəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEG-uh-tuh-ree.
What does negatory mean?
- Negative; negating.“negatory prefix”
- No.
Where does negatory come from?
From Medieval Latin negātōrius (possibly via Middle French negatoire), from Latin negātus.
Questions about saying negatory
How do you pronounce negatory?
Say NEG-uh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛɡəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈnɛɡətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negatory?
Negatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG). Broken into parts: NEG · uh · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say negatory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛɡəˌtɔri/ and the British form is /ˈnɛɡətəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.