How many syllables in negligent?
Syllables in negligent
3
neg·li·gent
Negligent has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say negligent
| Said as /ˈnɛɡlədʒənt/ | 3 syllables, NEG-li-gent · DUM-da-da |
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| Said as /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒənt/ | 3 syllables, NEG-li-gent · DUM-da-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say negligent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: neg, li, gent. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in negligent?
- Negligent has three syllables.
- How do you divide negligent into syllables?
- Negligent divides as neg-li-gent.
- Which syllable is stressed in negligent?
- The first syllable (NEG-li-gent).