negligee
nounHow many syllables in negligee?
There are 3 syllables in the word negligee.How to pronounce negligee:
Definition of negligee:
- negligee (noun):
- noun. a loose dressing gown for women.
- a woman's long flowing usually sheer dressing gown
Synonyms for negligee:
bathrobe
brunch coat
camisole
dressing gown
housecoat
lingerie
neglige
nightgown
nightie
nighty
pajamas
peignoir
robe
woman's clothing
wrapper
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Syllable Fun Fact
Schwa, represented by the symbol ə, is a common unstressed and neutral vowel sound in many syllables of English words.
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