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Words with Root “negligent” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “negligent”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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negligent Latin *negligere* - to neglect
overnegligentness
6 syllables17 letters
o·ver·ne·gli·gent·ness
/ˌəʊvəˈneɡlɪdʒəntnəs/
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The word 'overnegligentness' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-ne-gli-gent-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('negl'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'negligent', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and coda preference rules.