neglectful

/nɪˈɡlɛktfəl/

Syllables ne·glect·ful

Stress ne-GLECT-ful

Phonics Breakdown

ne

/nɪ/

short vowel

glect

/ɡlɛkt/

consonant blend

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

not giving proper care or attention; negligent

Sound Reference

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ne=/nɪ/(sit) + glect=/ɡlɛkt/(collect) + ful=/fəl/(useful)

Example

The neglectful owner failed to feed the dog.