negligent

/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒənt/

Syllables neg·li·gent

Stress NEG-li-gent

Phonics Breakdown

neg

/nɛɡ/

short e

li

/lɪ/

short i

gent

/dʒənt/

soft g

Meaning

not giving proper care or attention; careless

Sound Reference

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neg=/nɛɡ/(negative) + li=/lɪ/(limit) + gent=/dʒənt/(agent)

Example

The negligent driver caused a serious accident.