How to pronounce negroes
Say it like NEE-grohz. Negroes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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US American/ˈniɡroʊz/NEE-grohz
UK British/ˈniːɡrəʊz/NEE-grohz
- NEE
- grohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negroes 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.
- grohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of negroes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NEE-grohz.
What does negroes mean?
noun
- plural of negro
Questions about saying negroes
How do you pronounce negroes?
Say NEE-grohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈniɡroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈniːɡrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negroes?
Negroes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · grohz.
Is negroes 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 /ˈniːɡrəʊz/ (NEE-grohz).