How to Pronounce Negligees

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

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NEGL-ig-ees

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💡 Tip for remembering “negligees”

"negligees" has 3 syllables: negl-ig-ees.

What does negligees mean?

noun

  1. A woman's lightweight gown of the eighteenth century.
  2. A necklace of beads, pearls etc.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "negligees"?▾

"Negligees" has 3 syllables: negl · ig · ees.

What does "negligees" mean?▾

Negligees: A woman's lightweight gown of the eighteenth century.

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