How to Pronounce Madness

To pronounce "madness", say MADN-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛd.nɘs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmɛd.nɘs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “madness”

"madness" has 2 syllables: madn-ess. It rhymes with sadness and gladness, if that helps it stick.

What does madness mean?

noun

  1. The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.
  2. Rash folly

Antonyms

sanity

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Words that rhyme with madness

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sadnessgladnessbadnessfadness

Related words

insanenesslunacyfuryragehydrophobiarabiesinsaneinsanity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "madness"?▾

"Madness" has 2 syllables: madn · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "madness"?▾

The IPA transcription of "madness" is /ˈmɛd.nɘs/.

What does "madness" mean?▾

Madness: The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.

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