How to pronounce negress
Say it like NEE-gris. Negress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- gris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- grisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of negress
American and British speakers say negress in essentially the same way: /ˈniɡrɪs/ in the US and /ˈniːɡrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-gris.
What does negress mean?
- A black female.
Where does negress come from?
From French négresse, from nègre.
Questions about saying negress
How do you pronounce negress?
Say NEE-gris. The American pronunciation is /ˈniɡrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈniːɡrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negress?
Negress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · gris.
Do Americans and Brits say negress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniɡrɪs/ and the British form is /ˈniːɡrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.