Words with Root “neglig-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “neglig-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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neglig- Latin *negligere* - to neglect.
The word 'nonnegligibility' is syllabified as non-neg-li-gi-bi-li-ty, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('gi'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'neglig-', and the suffix '-ibility'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
The word 'nonnegligibleness' is divided into six syllables: non-neg-li-gi-ble-ness, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('gi'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with multiple prefixes and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
The word 'supernegligently' is divided into six syllables: su-per-neg-li-gent-ly. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li-'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'super-', the root 'neglig-', and the suffix '-ently'. Syllable division prioritizes onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants, while accounting for potential non-rhoticity in GB English.