How to pronounce negrofy
Say it like NEE-groh-fy. Negrofy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- groh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negrofy 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.
- grohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of negrofy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NEE-groh-fy.
What does negrofy mean?
- To make negro; to convert or adapt to the ways or norms of black people.
Where does negrofy come from?
From negro + -ify.
Questions about saying negrofy
How do you pronounce negrofy?
Say NEE-groh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈniɡroʊfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈniːɡrəʊfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negrofy?
Negrofy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · groh · fy.
Is negrofy 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 /ˈniːɡrəʊfaɪ/ (NEE-groh-fy).