How to pronounce neglectful
Say it like nih-GLEKT-ful. Neglectful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLEKT).
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- nih
- GLEKT
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neglectful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GLEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neglectful
American and British speakers say neglectful in essentially the same way: /nɪˈɡlɛktfəl/ in the US and /nɪˈɡlɛktfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: nih-GLEKT-ful.
What does neglectful mean?
- Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.
Where does neglectful come from?
From neglect + -ful.
Words that rhyme with neglectful
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neglectful.
Questions about saying neglectful
How do you pronounce neglectful?
Say nih-GLEKT-ful. The American pronunciation is /nɪˈɡlɛktfəl/. In British English it is /nɪˈɡlɛktfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neglectful?
Neglectful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLEKT). Broken into parts: nih · GLEKT · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say neglectful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪˈɡlɛktfəl/ and the British form is /nɪˈɡlɛktfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.