The word "protractednesses" is quite a mouthful to spell, but it is derived from the adjective "protracted", which means prolonged or extended. The added suffix -ness makes it a noun indicating the state of being protracted. The plural form is achieved by adding another -es. The phonetic transcription of each syllable in this word is /prə.træk.tɪd.nɛs.ɪz/, with the stress on the second syllable. Overall, it's a long and complex word that would likely only be seen in specialized contexts.