To pronounce "idleness", say IDL-en-ess — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪdl̩nəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈaɪdl̩nəs/
IPA
"idleness" has 3 syllables: idl-en-ess.
noun
"Idleness" has 3 syllables: idl · en · ess.
The IPA transcription of "idleness" is /ˈaɪdl̩nəs/.
Idleness: The state of being idle; inactivity.
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