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Words with Root “neglect” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “neglect”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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neglect Latin *neglegere*, meaning 'to fail to attend to'.
overneglectfulness
6 syllables18 letters
o·ver·ne·glect·ful·ness
/ˌəʊvəˌnɛɡˈlɛktfʊlnəs/
noun
The word 'overneglectfulness' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-ne-glect-ful-ness. The primary stress falls on 'neg'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'neglect', and the suffixes '-ful' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel peaks.