To pronounce "motherlessness", say MOTH-erl-essn-ess — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
motherlessness
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MOTH-erl-essn-ess
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"motherlessness" has 4 syllables: moth-erl-essn-ess.
"Motherlessness" has 4 syllables: moth · erl · essn · ess.
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