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