How to pronounce negligibly
Say it like NEG-lih-jih-blee. Negligibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG).
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- NEG
- lih
- jih
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negligibly 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of negligibly
American and British speakers say negligibly in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒɪbli/ in the US and /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒɪbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEG-lih-jih-blee.
What does negligibly mean?
- To a degree that is negligible; so small or slight that it may be ignored.
Where does negligibly come from?
From negligible + -ly.
Questions about saying negligibly
How do you pronounce negligibly?
Say NEG-lih-jih-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒɪbli/. In British English it is /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒɪbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negligibly?
Negligibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG). Broken into parts: NEG · lih · jih · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say negligibly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒɪbli/ and the British form is /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒɪbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.