How to Pronounce "illness"
word
/ˈɪɫnəs/
IL-nuhs
/ˈɪlnəs/
IL-nuhs
Definition
An illness is a condition in which a person is sick or unhealthy. It can be a short problem like the flu or a long-term medical condition.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪɫnəs/
British English
/ˈɪlnəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IL-nuhs
UK
IL-nuhs
Listen in Context
His illness kept him home from school.
The doctor said the illness was not serious.
She missed work because of a sudden illness.
After a long illness, he's finally feeling like himself again.