How to pronounce negligently
Say it like NEG-lih-junt-lee. Negligently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG).
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- NEG
- lih
- junt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negligently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of negligently
American and British speakers say negligently in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəntli/ in the US and /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEG-lih-junt-lee.
What does negligently mean?
- In a negligent manner: carelessly or inattentively.
Where does negligently come from?
From negligent + -ly.
Questions about saying negligently
How do you pronounce negligently?
Say NEG-lih-junt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəntli/. In British English it is /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negligently?
Negligently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG). Broken into parts: NEG · lih · junt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say negligently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəntli/ and the British form is /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.