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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.

nonnegligibility
7 syllables16 letters
non·neg·li·gi·bi·li·ty
/ˌnɒnˌneɡlɪdʒɪˈbɪlɪti/
noun

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.

nonnegligibleness
6 syllables17 letters
non·neg·li·gi·ble·ness
/ˌnɒnˌneɡlɪˈdʒɪbl̩nəs/
noun

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.

supernegligently
6 syllables16 letters
su·per·neg·li·gent·ly
/ˌsuːpə(r)ˈneɡlɪdʒəntli/
adverb

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.