How to pronounce negotiable
Say it like nuh-GOH-shuh-bul. Negotiable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- nuh
- GOH
- shuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negotiable 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.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of negotiable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nih-GOH-shuh-bul.
What does negotiable mean?
- Able to be traversed; navigable.
- Able to be transferred to another person, with or without endorsement, in exchange for money.
- Open to negotiation or bargaining.“Salary is negotiable, according to education and experience.”
- Something that is open to negotiation.
Where does negotiable come from?
From negotiate + -able.
Words that rhyme with negotiable
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Questions about saying negotiable
How do you pronounce negotiable?
Say nuh-GOH-shuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /nəˈɡoʊʃəbəl/. In British English it is /nɪˈɡəʊʃəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negotiable?
Negotiable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: nuh · GOH · shuh · bul.
Is negotiable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /nɪˈɡəʊʃəbəl/ (nih-GOH-shuh-bul).