How many syllables in neglect?
Syllables in neglect
2
ne·glect
Neglect has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say neglect
| Said as /nəˈɡlɛkt/ | 2 syllables, ne-GLECT · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Said as /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ | 2 syllables, ne-GLECT · da-DUM |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say neglect slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ne, glect. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with neglect
- project
- perfect
- respect
- effect
- expect
- subject
- protect
- direct
- correct
- affect
- object
- checked
- suspect
- select
- aspect
- reflect
Questions
- How many syllables are in neglect?
- Neglect has two syllables.
- How do you divide neglect into syllables?
- Neglect divides as ne-glect.
- Which syllable is stressed in neglect?
- The second syllable (ne-GLECT).