How to pronounce negentropy
Say it like neg-EN-truh-pee. Negentropy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN).
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- neg
- EN
- truh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negentropy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- negGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of negentropy
American and British speakers say negentropy in essentially the same way: /ˌnɛˈɡɛntrəpi/ in the US and /ˌnɛˈɡɛntrɒpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: neg-EN-trop-ee.
What does negentropy mean?
- The difference between the entropy of a system and the maximum possible entropy of the same system.
- The difference between the entropy of a probability distribution and the maximum possible entropy of the same probability distribution.
Where does negentropy come from?
From nega- + entropy.
Questions about saying negentropy
How do you pronounce negentropy?
Say neg-EN-truh-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɛˈɡɛntrəpi/. In British English it is /ˌnɛˈɡɛntrɒpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negentropy?
Negentropy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN). Broken into parts: neg · EN · truh · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say negentropy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnɛˈɡɛntrəpi/ and the British form is /ˌnɛˈɡɛntrɒpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.