To pronounce "recklessness", say RECKL-essn-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"recklessness" has 3 syllables: reckl-essn-ess.
noun
“His recklessness repeatedly put him in danger.”
"Recklessness" has 3 syllables: reckl · essn · ess.
Recklessness: The state or quality of being reckless or heedless, of taking unnecessary risks.
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