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negative
Definition:
(nou) a reply of denial (nou) a piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈneɡətɪv
Examples:
Here too a man discovers to his amazement that the negative is the evil.'
The cathode is the negative electrode.
The negative reviews are in the article.
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Common mistakes of negative pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ne-GA-tive" /nəˈɡeɪ.tɪv/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, as in "NEG-a-tive" /ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "ay" instead of "eh," leading to "nay-gative." Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound /ɛ/ in the first syllable to pronounce "negative" correctly.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the middle syllable, resulting in "neg-tive." Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables: "NEG-a-tive" /ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/ to maintain clarity.
- Ending sound mispronunciation: Some learners may pronounce the final "t" as a "d," saying "nega-dive." Tip: Pay attention to the crisp "t" sound /t/ at the end of "negative" to avoid this error.
- Overemphasis on the last syllable: Some might incorrectly stress the last syllable, saying "nega-TIVE." Tip: Keep the stress on the first syllable to pronounce "negative" correctly as "NEG-a-tive."