How Many Syllables In Negligent?
3syllables
Negligent has 3 syllables, neg-li-gent. It is a trisyllabic word.
negligent
/ˈneɡ.lə.dʒənt/ UK /ˈneɡ.lə.dʒənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, neg.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/neɡ.lə.dʒənt/
Division By Letters
neg-li-gent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Negligent
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | n | e | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Negligent Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in negligent?
Negligent has 3 syllables, neg-li-gent. In British English it is transcribed /ˈneɡ.lə.dʒənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in negligent?
The first syllable, neg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of negligent?
Negligent has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide negligent into syllables?
By sound, neɡ.lə.dʒənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, neg-li-gent.