How do you pronounce "negative"?

In American English: /ˈnɛgətɪv/ (NEHG-uht-iv). In British English: /nˈɛgətɪv/ (N-ehg-uht). In Canadian English: /ˈnɛgətɪv/ (NEHG-uht-iv). In Australian English: /nˈɛɡətˌɪv/ (N-ehg-uht).

Is "negative" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɛgətɪv/ (NEHG-uht-iv), while in British English it's /nˈɛgətɪv/ (N-ehg-uht).

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negative

/ˈnɛgətɪv/

NEHG-uht-iv

Syllable Breakdown

nɛgneg·əta·ɪvtive

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