How to Pronounce Nonnegative

To pronounce "nonnegative", 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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5

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NONN-eg-at-iv-e

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

What does nonnegative mean?

noun

  1. Any value that is not negative.

adjective

  1. (of a quantity) Not negative; either zero or positive

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Related words

plusnonpositivenonzerononnegativitynonnegativenessnonintegernonpositivitynon-integer

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How many syllables are in "nonnegative"?▾

"Nonnegative" has 5 syllables: nonn · eg · at · iv · e.

What does "nonnegative" mean?▾

Nonnegative: Any value that is not negative.

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