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Words with Root “neglect” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “neglect”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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neglect Latin *neglegere*, to fail to care for
overneglectfulness
6 syllables18 letters
o·ver·ne·glect·ful·ness
/ˌoʊvərnɪˈɡlɛktfəlnəs/
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The word 'overneglectfulness' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('glect'). It's formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'neglect', and the suffix '-fulness'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with some considerations for vowel reduction and prefix treatment.