How to pronounce negs
Say it like NEGZ. Negs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NEGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of negs
American and British speakers say negs in essentially the same way: /nɛɡz/ in the US and /nɛɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEGZ.
What does negs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of neg How to pronounce neg
- plural of neg How to pronounce neg
Words that rhyme with negs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of negs.
Questions about saying negs
How do you pronounce negs?
Say NEGZ. The American pronunciation is /nɛɡz/. In British English it is /nɛɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negs?
Negs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NEGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say negs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɛɡz/ and the British form is /nɛɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.