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How to pronounce:
negligent
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈneɡlɪdʒənt
Examples:
The audit was found to be negligent.
The captain was found to be negligent.
I was negligent reading the policy.
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Common mistakes of negligent pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "neg-li-gent" instead of "NEG-li-gent" /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "e" in "negligent" as in "pen" instead of the correct "ɛ" as in "bed" /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/. Tip: Practice with words that contain "ɛ" to improve accuracy.
- Ending sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the "gent" as "jent," resulting in "neg-li-jent." The correct pronunciation is "gent" /dʒənt/. Tip: Focus on the "g" and "j" sounds to differentiate them clearly.
- Syllable omission: Some speakers may drop the middle syllable, saying "neg-ligent" instead of "negligent" /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/. Tip: Break the word into three distinct syllables to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasis on "g": Learners sometimes overemphasize the "g" sound, making it sound harsh, like "neg-gli-gent." The correct sound is softer, as in "negligent" /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to find a balanced pronunciation.