How many syllables are in “negotiate”?

“Negotiate” has 4 syllables: nih-GOH-shee-ayt.

What is the IPA for “negotiate”?

The American English IPA transcription of “negotiate” is nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt.

How can I practice pronouncing “negotiate”?

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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce negotiate

/nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/nih-GOH-shee-ayt4 syllables

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The sounds to nail

/ʃ/as in ship
Tongue blade further back than /s/, lips slightly protruded.
/iː/as in fleece
Tense, smiling. Pull tongue high and front. Longer than 'ih'.

Trickier for some first languages

The sounds in “negotiate” are common stumbling blocks for speakers of:

Russian speakers →French speakers →Chinese speakers →

Common questions

How many syllables are in “negotiate”?: “Negotiate” has 4 syllables: nih-GOH-shee-ayt.
What is the IPA for “negotiate”?: The American English IPA transcription of “negotiate” is nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt.
How can I practice pronouncing “negotiate”?: Press play to hear “negotiate” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.

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