How to pronounce negritude
Say it like NEG-rih-tyood. Negritude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG).
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- NEG
- rih
- tyood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negritude 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyoodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of negritude
American and British speakers say negritude in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛɡrɪˌtjud/ in the US and /ˈnɛɡrɪˌtjuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEG-rih-tyood.
What does negritude mean?
- The fact of being of black African descent, especially a conscious pride in the values, cultural identity etc. of African heritage; blackness.
Where does negritude come from?
From French négritude (coined by Aimé Césaire), from nègre (“Negro”) + -itude.
Questions about saying negritude
How do you pronounce negritude?
Say NEG-rih-tyood. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛɡrɪˌtjud/. In British English it is /ˈnɛɡrɪˌtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negritude?
Negritude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG). Broken into parts: NEG · rih · tyood.
Do Americans and Brits say negritude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛɡrɪˌtjud/ and the British form is /ˈnɛɡrɪˌtjuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.