How many syllables in neglect?

There are 2 syllables in the word neglect.

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Divide neglect into syllables:

ne · glect

How to pronounce neglect:

Definition of neglect:

neglect (verb):: leave undone or leave out.; to fail to give due care or attention to; to give little attention or respect to disregard

Synonyms for neglect:

disregard

drop

fail to look after

forget

ignore

jump

leave alone

leave out

miss

omit

overlook

pass over

pretermit

skip

skip over

turn your back on

Antonyms for neglect:

care

conservation

good condition

healthiness

keeping

maintenance

preservation

repair

repairs

running

service

servicing

sustentation

upkeep

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