How to Pronounce “negative

word

/ˈnɛɡətɪv/
NEG-uh-tiv
/nˈɛɡətˌɪv/
NEG-uh-tiv

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈnɛɡətɪv/

British English

/nˈɛɡətˌɪv/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

NEG-uh-tiv

UK

NEG-uh-tiv

Listen in Context

He gave a negative answer to my question.

Too much rain had a negative effect on the plants.

Try not to be so negative—we still have options.

The comments online were surprisingly negative.