How to pronounce negatum
Say it like nuh-GAY-tum. Negatum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY).
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- nuh
- GAY
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negatum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of negatum
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nuh-GAY-tum.
What does negatum mean?
- Something that is negated.
- The proposition that is to be negated.
- Something that is absent.
Words that rhyme with negatum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of negatum.
Questions about saying negatum
How do you pronounce negatum?
Say nuh-GAY-tum. The American pronunciation is /nəˈɡeɪtəm/. In British English it is /nəˈɡeɪtəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negatum?
Negatum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY). Broken into parts: nuh · GAY · tum.
Is negatum 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 /nəˈɡeɪtəm/ (nuh-GAY-tum).