negate

/nɪˈɡeɪt/

Syllables ne·gate

Stress ne-GATE

Phonics Breakdown

ne

/nɪ/

weak schwa

gate

/ɡeɪt/

long a_e

Meaning

to make something ineffective or null

Sound Reference

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ni=/nɪ/(sit) + gate=/ɡeɪt/(gate)

Example

A lack of sleep can negate the benefits of exercise.