The word "sweepingness" is spelled with four syllables: /ˈswiːpɪŋnəs/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound, the second syllable with a short "i," and the third syllable with a schwa sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a long "a" sound. This word is derived from the verb "sweep," meaning to clean or move something with a broom or similar tool. "Sweepingness" is used to describe the quality of being extensive or all-encompassing, like a sweeping gesture or motion.