How to pronounce Negev
Say it like NEG-ev. Negev has two 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 Negev. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NEG
- ev
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negev 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.
- evGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Negev
American and British speakers say Negev in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛˌɡɛv/ in the US and /ˈnɛˌɡɛv/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEG-ev.
What does Negev mean?
- A desert region in southern Israel.
Questions about saying Negev
How do you pronounce Negev?
Say NEG-ev. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛˌɡɛv/. In British English it is /ˈnɛˌɡɛv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Negev?
Negev has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG). Broken into parts: NEG · ev.
Do Americans and Brits say Negev the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛˌɡɛv/ and the British form is /ˈnɛˌɡɛv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.