How to Pronounce "weightlessness"
word
ˈweɪtɫəsnəs
WAYT-luss-nuss
wˈeɪtləsnəs
WAYT-luss-nuss
Definition
The state of having no apparent weight, as experienced in space or in free fall when gravity seems absent or unnoticeable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪtɫəsnəs
British English
wˈeɪtləsnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
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WAYT-luss-nuss
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WAYT-luss-nuss
Listen in Context
Astronauts feel weightlessness when they are in space.
Experiencing weightlessness is different from feeling lighter on Earth.
The feeling of weightlessness can be strange at first.
Some amusement park rides give you a quick sense of weightlessness.