The word "gauntnesses" is spelled with a silent "u" in the middle. The IPA transcription for this word is /ˈɡɔːntnəsɪz/. The first syllable is pronounced with a "g" sound followed by "aw" and "n" sounds. The second syllable is pronounced with a silent "u" followed by a "t" sound and another "n" sound. The third syllable is pronounced with an "e" sound followed by a "s" sound and a silent "e". The plural form of "gauntness," this word refers to a thin and bony appearance, often described as "haggard" or "emaciated."
The word "gauntnesses" is derived from the base word "gaunt" along with the suffix "-ness".
The word "gaunt" originated from the Middle English word "gaunt", meaning "lean" or "thin". It can be traced back to the Old French word "gant", meaning "tall" or "slender". The Old French term further stems from the Gothic word "gauntjan", meaning "to stretch out" or "to make thin".
The suffix "-ness" is added to the base word "gaunt" to form "gauntness". This suffix is used to transform an adjective into a noun, indicating a state or quality. In this case, "gauntness" refers to the quality or state of being thin or lean.