How many syllables in "neglect"?

"neglect" has 2 syllabes (ne - glect).

How to divide "neglect"?

"neglect" divides into 2 parts: ne · glect.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"neglect": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ne·glect

Accent principal

ne-GLECT(ne · glect)○ ●

Stress in "neglect" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄nɪˈɡlɛkt⁄

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Syllabesne·glect

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How many syllables in "neglect"?: "neglect" has 2 syllabes (ne - glect).
How to divide "neglect"?: "neglect" divides into 2 parts: ne · glect.
Where is the stress in "neglect"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "neglect"?: Say each syllable slowly (ne... glect) and listen on SayItVid.