The word "erectnesses" is spelled with three syllables and the IPA phonetic transcription is /ɪˈrɛkt.nəs.ɪz/. The first syllable is pronounced as "ih" (ɪ), followed by the stressed syllable "rekt" (ˈrɛkt), which is pronounced with a short "e" (ɛ) sound and a "k" (k) sound. The third syllable is pronounced as "nuh" (nə) and the final syllable is pronounced as "ihs" (ɪz). This word refers to the state or quality of being erect or upright.