The word "necessitousnesses" is quite a mouthful, with 17 letters and 7 syllables. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /nəˌsɛs.ɪ.tuːs.nɛs.ɪz/, which breaks down the pronunciation into distinct sounds. The first syllable is unstressed, followed by three stressed syllables in a row. The final -es is pronounced as /ɪz/, indicating that the word is in plural form. Although it may seem daunting to spell and pronounce, "necessitousnesses" is useful for describing a state of extreme need or poverty.