negligence

/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns/

Syllables neg·li·gence

Stress NEG-li-gence

Phonics Breakdown

ne

/nɛ/

short e

g

/ɡ/

hard g

li

/lɪ/

short i

gence

/dʒəns/

soft g

Meaning

failure to take proper care; lack of attention

Sound Reference

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ne=/nɛ/(net) + li=/lɪ/(limit) + gence=/dʒəns/(patience)

Example

The accident was caused by negligence.