To pronounce "carelessness", say CAR-el-essn-ess — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɛələsnəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
carelessness
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/ˈkɛələsnəs/
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"carelessness" has 4 syllables: car-el-essn-ess. It rhymes with hairlessness and airlessness, if that helps it stick.
noun
“This accident was caused by carelessness.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Carelessness" has 4 syllables: car · el · essn · ess.
The IPA transcription of "carelessness" is /ˈkɛələsnəs/.
Carelessness: Lack of care.
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