How to Pronounce "negatively"
word
ˈnɛɡətɪvɫi
NEG-uh-tiv-lee
nˈɛɡətˌɪvli
neg-uh-TIV-lee
Definition
In a way that expresses something bad, harmful, or unfavorable; describing the opposite of positive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɛɡətɪvɫi
British English
nˈɛɡətˌɪvli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEG-uh-tiv-lee
UK
neg-uh-TIV-lee
Listen in Context
The teacher spoke negatively about cheating.
Don’t judge someone negatively without knowing them.
He reacted negatively to the news.
Sometimes people respond negatively when they’re stressed.