neglectful

How many syllables in neglectful?

  3 syllables

Divide neglectful into syllables:   ne-glect-ful
How to pronounce neglectful:   ni-glekt-full
How to say neglectful:

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Synonyms for neglectful


1 syllable
  • lax
  • slack
2 syllables
  • careless
  • remiss
3 syllables
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    4 syllables
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