How to Pronounce "negatory"
word
nəˈɡeɪtɔɹi
nuh-GAY-tor-ee
nˈɛɡətəɹˌi
NEG-uh-tuh-ree
Definition
Used as a military or radio slang word meaning 'no' or 'negative.' Mostly humorous or very informal.
IPA Transcription
American English
nəˈɡeɪtɔɹi
British English
nˈɛɡətəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nuh-GAY-tor-ee
UK
NEG-uh-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
Negatory, I can't come to the party tonight.
He replied with a quick 'negatory' over the radio.
Is the answer yes? 'Negatory.'
'Negatory, good buddy,' he said, laughing like a trucker in an old movie.