How to pronounce negus
Say it like NEE-gus. Negus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negus 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.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of negus
American and British speakers say negus in essentially the same way: /ˈniɡəs/ in the US and /ˈniːɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-gus.
What does negus mean?
- A drink made of wine, often port, mixed with hot water, oranges or lemons, spices and sugar.
Where does negus come from?
Named after Colonel Francis Negus (1670–1732), its creator.
Questions about saying negus
How do you pronounce negus?
Say NEE-gus. The American pronunciation is /ˈniɡəs/. In British English it is /ˈniːɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negus?
Negus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say negus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniɡəs/ and the British form is /ˈniːɡəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.