To pronounce "sickness", say SICKN-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪknɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɪknɪs/
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"sickness" has 2 syllables: sickn-ess. It rhymes with thickness and homesickness, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sickness" has 2 syllables: sickn · ess.
The IPA transcription of "sickness" is /ˈsɪknɪs/.
Sickness: The quality or state of being sick or diseased; illness.
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