How to Pronounce Neglecting

To pronounce "neglecting", say NEGL-ect-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

NEGL-ect-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “neglecting”

"neglecting" has 3 syllables: negl-ect-ing. It rhymes with unsuspecting and connecting, if that helps it stick.

What does neglecting mean?

verb

  1. To fail to care for or attend to something.

    “to neglect duty or business;  to neglect to pay debts”

  2. To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.

    “to neglect strangers”

Synonyms

let slidefailforgetdisregardtake no notice of

Antonyms

caremindreckconsidernoticeregard

Words that rhyme with neglecting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unsuspectingconnectingprospectingaffectingeffectingprojectingreflectingdissectingexpectingrespectingintersectinginfecting

Related words

neglectfulnessnegligencedisregardignorecarelessnessdisusenonperformancemiss

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "neglecting"?▾

"Neglecting" has 3 syllables: negl · ect · ing.

What does "neglecting" mean?▾

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

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