To pronounce "weakness", say WEAKN-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwiːk.nəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈwiːk.nəs/
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"weakness" has 2 syllables: weakn-ess. It rhymes with bleakness and uniqueness, if that helps it stick.
noun
“In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis.”
“His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.”
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"Weakness" has 2 syllables: weakn · ess.
The IPA transcription of "weakness" is /ˈwiːk.nəs/.
Weakness: The condition of being weak.
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