To pronounce "illnesses", say ILLN-ess-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪl.nəsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɪl.nəsɪz/
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"illnesses" has 3 syllables: illn-ess-es.
noun
“Her grandmother had passed away after a long illness.”
“Many working days this year have been lost through illness.”
"Illnesses" has 3 syllables: illn · ess · es.
The IPA transcription of "illnesses" is /ˈɪl.nəsɪz/.
Illnesses: An instance of a disease or poor health.
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