The word "doubtlessnesses" is a mouthful, but its spelling can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The beginning of the word is straightforward with the /d/ sound followed by the diphthong /aʊ/ as in "out." The next syllable is a bit more complex with the /t/ sound followed by the voiced /l/ sound, creating a flapped /ɾ/. The final syllable follows a similar pattern with the /n/ sound leading to the voiced /s/ sound, creating a nasalized /s/ that ends in the voiceless /ɪz/ sound.
The word "doubtlessnesses" is a plural noun derived from the words "doubtless" and "-nesses".
- "Doubtless" is an adjective that dates back to the 14th century and means "without doubt" or "certain". It is formed by combining "doubt" with the suffix "-less", meaning "without".
- The suffix "-ness" is used to form abstract nouns from adjectives, indicating a state or quality. In this case, "-nesses" is the plural form of "-ness".
So, "doubtlessnesses" is formed by combining "doubtless" with the plural form of "ness", resulting in a noun that refers to multiple states or qualities of being doubtless.