How many syllables in "neglects"?

"neglects" has 2 lettergrepen (ne - glects).

How to divide "neglects"?

"neglects" divides into 2 parts: ne · glects.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"neglects": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ne·glects

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ne-GLECTS(ne · glects)○ ●

Stress in "neglects" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄nɪˈɡlɛkts⁄

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IPAnɪˈɡlɛkts

Lettergrepenne·glects

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