To pronounce "thriftlessness", say THRIFTL-essn-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
thriftlessness
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THRIFTL-essn-ess
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"thriftlessness" has 3 syllables: thriftl-essn-ess. It rhymes with shiftlessness, if that helps it stick.
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"Thriftlessness" has 3 syllables: thriftl · essn · ess.
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