How many syllables in negligence?
Syllables in negligence
3
neg·li·gence
Negligence has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say negligence
| Said as /ˈnɛɡlədʒəns/ | 3 syllables, NEG-li-gence · DUM-da-da |
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| Said as /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns/ | 3 syllables, NEG-li-gence · DUM-da-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say negligence slowly and listen for each vowel sound: neg, li, gence. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in negligence?
- Negligence has three syllables.
- How do you divide negligence into syllables?
- Negligence divides as neg-li-gence.
- Which syllable is stressed in negligence?
- The first syllable (NEG-li-gence).