The spelling of the word "previousnesses" can be quite tricky. It is pronounced as /ˈpriːviəsnəsɪz/. The word is formed from the adjective "previous", which means "existing or occurring before in time or order", and the suffix "-nesses", which adds the meaning of "the quality or state of being" to the word. The addition of multiple suffixes creates a long and complex spelling, but with the correct phonetic pronunciation, the word can be easily understood.