neglect

/nɪˈɡlɛkt/

Syllables ne·glect

Stress ne-GLECT

Phonics Breakdown

ne

/nɪ/

short i

glect

/ɡlɛkt/

short e

Meaning

to fail to give proper care or attention to

Sound Reference

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ni=/nɪ/(sit) + glect=/ɡlɛkt/(collect)

Example

He neglected his health for years.