How to Pronounce "negress"
word
ˈniːɡɹɪs
NEE-gris
ˈniːɡɹɪs
NEE-gris
Definition
An extremely outdated and offensive term that was once used in English to refer to Black women, now universally regarded as racist and inappropriate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈniːɡɹɪs
British English
ˈniːɡɹɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEE-gris
UK
NEE-gris
Listen in Context
The word negress appears in some old books.
Please do not use the term negress; it is offensive.
In the past, people sometimes said negress.
You might find the word negress in older literature, but it's not acceptable today.