The spelling of the word "brokennesses" may seem daunting at first, but it follows a straightforward pattern. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈbroʊkənnəsɪz/, with three syllables and the plural suffix "-es" added to the end. The root word "brokenness" is formed from the adjective "broken," meaning damaged or incomplete. When adding the plural suffix, "es" is used to maintain the stress on the first syllable. Despite the length of the word, its spelling follows common English rules.