How to Pronounce Neg

To pronounce "neg", say NEG — one syllable, IPA /nɛɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/nɛɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “neg”

"neg" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bootleg and segue, if that helps it stick.

What does neg mean?

noun

  1. (pickup community) An expression or implication that one has a negative value judgement of someone in order to make them desire one's approval, especially when trying to pick up a date.

verb

  1. Deliberately annoy, irritate.
  2. (pickup community) To express or imply a negative value judgement of someone to make them desire one's approval, especially when trying to pick up a date.

adjective

  1. (public health) HIV negative

Antonyms

poz

Words that rhyme with neg

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bootlegseguepegbegnutmegmeglegkegclegggreg

Related words

regencartangpstgnacnenegand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "neg"?▾

"Neg" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "neg"?▾

The IPA transcription of "neg" is /nɛɡ/.

What does "neg" mean?▾

Neg: (pickup community) An expression or implication that one has a negative value judgement of someone in order to make them desire one's approval, especially when trying to pick up a date.

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