How Many Syllables In Neglectful?
3syllables
Neglectful has 3 syllables, ne-glect-ful. It is a trisyllabic word.
neglectful
/nɪˈɡlekt.fəl/ UK /nɪˈɡlekt.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, glect.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɪ.ɡlekt.fəl/
Division By Letters
ne-glect-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Neglectful
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | n | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡl | e | kt | CCVCC | closed |
| 3 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Neglectful Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /kt/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in neglectful?
Neglectful has 3 syllables, ne-glect-ful. In British English it is transcribed /nɪˈɡlekt.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in neglectful?
The second syllable, glect, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of neglectful?
Neglectful has the structure CV/CCVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide neglectful into syllables?
By sound, nɪ.ɡlekt.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ne-glect-ful.