How to Pronounce "neglect"
word
/nəˈɡɫɛkt/, /nɪˈɡɫɛkt/
nuh-GLEKT or nih-GLEKT
/nɪɡlˈɛkt/
nih-GLEKT
Definition
To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something; to ignore something that needs to be done or cared for.
IPA Transcription
American English
/nəˈɡɫɛkt/, /nɪˈɡɫɛkt/
British English
/nɪɡlˈɛkt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nuh-GLEKT or nih-GLEKT
UK
nih-GLEKT
Listen in Context
Parents should never neglect their children.
If you neglect your homework, your grades will suffer.
The garden looks dry because I neglected to water it.
Sometimes people neglect their health until they feel really sick.