How to pronounce illnesses
Say it like IL-nuh-siz. Illnesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL).
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- IL
- nuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illnesses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of illnesses
American and British speakers say illnesses in essentially the same way: /ˈɪlnəsɪz/ in the US and /ˈɪlnəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: IL-nuh-siz.
What does illnesses mean?
- plural of illness How to pronounce illness
Questions about saying illnesses
How do you pronounce illnesses?
Say IL-nuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪlnəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɪlnəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illnesses?
Illnesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL). Broken into parts: IL · nuh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say illnesses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪlnəsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɪlnəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.