How to Pronounce Neglected

To pronounce "neglected", say NEGL-ect-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “neglected”

"neglected" has 3 syllables: negl-ect-ed. It rhymes with dejected and unexpected, if that helps it stick.

What does neglected mean?

verb

To fail to care for or attend to something.
“to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts”
To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.
“to neglect strangers”

adjective

Suffering from neglect.

Synonyms

let slide fail forget disregard take no notice of

Antonyms

care mind reck consider notice regard

Words that rhyme with neglected

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dejected unexpected affected connected collected disconnected reflected expected selected rejected protected disaffected

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "neglected"?▾

"Neglected" has 3 syllables: negl · ect · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "neglected"?▾

The IPA transcription of "neglected" is /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/.

What does "neglected" mean?▾

Neglected: To fail to care for or attend to something.

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