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
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

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

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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).

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