How Many Syllables In Neglect?
2syllables
Neglect has 2 syllables, ne-glect. It is a disyllabic word.
neglect
/nɪˈɡlekt/ UK /nɪˈɡlekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, glect.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/nɪ.ɡlekt/
Division By Letters
ne-glect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Neglect
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | n | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡl | e | kt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Neglect Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in neglect?
Neglect has 2 syllables, ne-glect. In British English it is transcribed /nɪˈɡlekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in neglect?
The second syllable, glect, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of neglect?
Neglect has the structure CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide neglect into syllables?
By sound, nɪ.ɡlekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ne-glect.