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neglect

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "neglect" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

neglect

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

neglect is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, neglect is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofneglect

1noun
  • The act of neglecting.
  • The state of being neglected.
  • Habitual lack of care.
1verb
  • To fail to care for or attend to something.

    Example: "to neglect duty or business;  to neglect to pay debts"

  • To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.

    Example: "to neglect strangers"

  • To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.

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