The word "shockingnesses" contains 4 syllables and can be spelled as /ˈʃɑːkɪŋˌnɛsɪz/. It is a noun that refers to the state of being shocking. The -ness suffix is added to the adjective "shocking" to create a noun. The -ing suffix is added to the root word "shock" to create the adjective. The double -s in the second syllable is due to the rule of a double consonant after a short vowel sound. Overall, "shockingnesses" is a complex spelling but can be easily broken down using IPA phonetic transcription.