How to Pronounce "negroes"
word
/ˈniɡɹoʊz/
NEE-grohz
/nˈiːɡɹəʊ/
NEE-grohz
Definition
An outdated and offensive term that was once used to refer to Black people, especially in the United States. It is now considered highly inappropriate and should not be used.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈniɡɹoʊz/
British English
/nˈiːɡɹəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEE-grohz
UK
NEE-grohz
Listen in Context
In the 19th century, people often said Negroes in books.
The term Negroes is not accepted today.
Some museums explain why people used to say Negroes.
You'll find the word Negroes in old U.S. laws and documents, but it's not appropriate anymore.