How to Pronounce Neglect Syndrome
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Neglect Syndrome Pronunciation
neh-GLEKT SIN-drohm
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
neh
GLEKT SIN
stress here
drohm
3 syllables
What is Neglect Syndrome?
A neurological condition in which a person fails to attend to, respond to, or report stimuli on the side of the body or space opposite to brain damage (usually right hemisphere stroke). The person is not aware of their own limbs or of objects on their neglected side.
Questions About Neglect Syndrome
How do you pronounce 'Neglect Syndrome'?
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Say it like this: neh-GLEKT SIN-drohm. The first word rhymes with "her" plus "glekt," and the second word sounds like "sin" plus "drome" (like the end of "syndrome"). The stress falls on the second syllable of the first word: neh-GLEKT.
Which syllable in 'Neglect Syndrome' gets the stress?
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The stress lands on GLEKT in the first word: neh-GLEKT SIN-drohm. A common mistake is putting stress on the first syllable (NEH-glekt), which sounds wrong. Remember: the emphasis goes on the middle part, not the beginning.
How do you break 'Neglect Syndrome' into syllables?
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Break it into four syllables: neh-GLEKT SYN-drohm. The first word has two syllables, and the second word also has two. Saying each syllable slowly helps you remember how to pronounce the full term.
What does 'neglect' mean in the word 'Neglect Syndrome'?
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The word "neglect" comes from Latin and means to ignore, overlook, or fail to pay attention to something. In medical language, it describes a condition where attention or awareness is missing on one side—it's not a choice, but something that happens because of brain changes.
What does 'syndrome' mean?
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A "syndrome" is a group of signs or features that go together and form a recognizable condition. The word comes from Greek and literally means "running together." So "Neglect Syndrome" is a recognizable condition made up of related features involving inattention or unawareness.
What's a plain English way to say 'Neglect Syndrome'?
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You could say "one-sided neglect" or "hemispatial neglect" in everyday language. It basically means the person's brain isn't paying attention to one side of their body or the space around them, even though the side itself works fine.
What are some related words that share the root 'neglect'?
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Words like "negligent," "negligence," and "negligible" all come from the same Latin root meaning to ignore or overlook. In medical terms, you'll also hear "hemispatial neglect" or "unilateral neglect"—these are different names for similar conditions.
Can you use 'Neglect Syndrome' in a simple sentence?
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Here's an example: "The patient was diagnosed with Neglect Syndrome after the stroke affected their brain." Another example: "Neglect Syndrome means a person may not notice things on one side of their body."