How to Pronounce Neglects

To pronounce "neglects", say NEGL-ects — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

NEGL-ects

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💡 Tip for remembering “neglects”

"neglects" has 2 syllables: negl-ects. It rhymes with effects and aspects, if that helps it stick.

What does neglects 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 neglects

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

effectsaspectsobjectssubjectsconnectsaftereffectsprojectsdefectsdirectsinterjectsrespectsinsects

Related words

neglectfulnessnegligencedisregardignorecarelessnessdisusenonperformancemiss

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "neglects"?▾

"Neglects" has 2 syllables: negl · ects.

What does "neglects" mean?▾

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

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