How to Pronounce Non-negative

To pronounce "non-negative", say NONN-eg-at-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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NONN-eg-at-iv-e

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"non-negative" has 5 syllables: nonn-eg-at-iv-e.

What does non-negative mean?

adjective

Of a real number, either positive or zero; not negative; greater than or equal to zero.
“Distances are non-negative.”
Of a real valued function, functional, etc. which has non-negative values over a particular domain D.

Antonyms

negative

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How many syllables are in "non-negative"?▾

"Non-negative" has 5 syllables: nonn · eg · at · iv · e.

What does "non-negative" mean?▾

Non-negative: Of a real number, either positive or zero; not negative; greater than or equal to zero.

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