How to Pronounce "negatives"
word
/ˈnɛɡətɪvz/
NEG-uh-tivz
/nˈɛɡətˌɪvz/
NEG-uh-tivz
Definition
'Negatives' can refer to things that are bad, harmful, or undesirable, or to words and statements that express denial or say 'no'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnɛɡətɪvz/
British English
/nˈɛɡətˌɪvz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEG-uh-tivz
UK
NEG-uh-tivz
Listen in Context
There are some negatives to living in a big city.
The teacher asked us to change these sentences into negatives.
Let's focus on the positives, not the negatives.
Too many negatives can make any situation feel worse than it is.