The spelling of the word "scholarlinesses" may seem quite intimidating at first glance, but it can be broken down phonetically as /ˈskɒl.ə.li.nəs.ɪz/. The first syllable, "schol", is pronounced as "skol" with a long "o" sound. The second syllable, "ar", is pronounced with a short "a" sound. The third syllable, "li", is pronounced with a long "e" sound. The final syllable, "nesses", is pronounced with a short "i" sound before the plural "-es" ending. "Scholarlinesses" is a plural noun that refers to the qualities of being scholarly or learned.