To pronounce "negress", say NEGR-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈniːɡɹɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈniːɡɹɪs/
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"negress" has 2 syllables: negr-ess.
noun
"Negress" has 2 syllables: negr · ess.
The IPA transcription of "negress" is /ˈniːɡɹɪs/.
Negress: A black female.
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