To pronounce "negus", say NEG-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈniːɡəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
negus
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/ˈniːɡəs/
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"negus" has 2 syllables: neg-us. It rhymes with megace and batuigas, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Negus" has 2 syllables: neg · us.
The IPA transcription of "negus" is /ˈniːɡəs/.
Negus: A drink of wine, lemon, sugar, nutmeg and hot water.
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