How to pronounce neglecting
Say it like nih-GLEK-ting. Neglecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLEK).
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- nih
- GLEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neglecting 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.
- GLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neglecting
American and British speakers say neglecting in essentially the same way: /nɪˈɡlɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /nɪˈɡlɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: nih-GLEK-ting.
What does neglecting mean?
- present participle and gerund of neglect How to pronounce neglect
Words that rhyme with neglecting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neglecting.
Questions about saying neglecting
How do you pronounce neglecting?
Say nih-GLEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /nɪˈɡlɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /nɪˈɡlɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neglecting?
Neglecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLEK). Broken into parts: nih · GLEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say neglecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪˈɡlɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /nɪˈɡlɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.