Pronunciation: [klˈiːnɛksɪz] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Kleenexes" is a bit irregular. It is the plural form of the brand name "Kleenex," which refers to facial tissues. The pronunciation of "Kleenex" is /klɪnɪks/ (KLEEN-iks), with stress on the first syllable. To make it plural, we add the suffix "-es" (/ɪz/), which is pronounced as "iz" after a sibilant sound. Therefore, the correct phonetic transcription of "Kleenexes" is /klɪnɪksɪz/ (KLEEN-iks-iz).
Kleenexes is a noun that refers to the plural form of the word "Kleenex." Kleenexes are disposable paper tissues that are commonly used for personal hygiene purposes, particularly for blowing one's nose or wiping away tears.
The term "Kleenexes" is derived from the brand name of Kleenex, which is a popular manufacturer of such tissues. However, over time, the word "Kleenex" has become a genericized trademark, leading to its use as a common noun to describe similar products from other manufacturers. Therefore, "Kleenexes" can encompass not only tissues produced by the Kleenex brand, but also tissues made by other companies.
These disposable tissues are typically made from soft, absorbent paper material and are conveniently folded or packed in small, convenient sizes to be easily carried in purses, pockets, or bags. Kleenexes are often preferred over cloth handkerchiefs due to their convenience and hygienic benefits, as they can be discarded after use, reducing the risk of spreading germs or infections.
The term "Kleenexes" is commonly used in everyday language to refer to multiple tissues or a supply of such items, especially when they are needed for various purposes, such as during the cold and flu season or for dealing with allergies.
The word "Kleenexes" is derived from the brand name "Kleenex", which is a registered trademark of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation. The term "Kleenex" was coined by the company in 1924 when they introduced a new type of facial tissue. The word "Kleenex" itself is a combination of "clean" and "suffix", implying a disposable, clean tissue.
Over time, "Kleenex" became synonymous with facial tissues, and people started using the term as a genericized trademark. As a result, the plural form "Kleenexes" emerged as a way to refer to multiple units of the product, similar to how other brand names like "Xerox" or "Band-Aid" are sometimes used generically.
