How to Pronounce "forgetfulness"
word
fɝˈɡɛtfəɫ/, /fɔɹˈɡɛtfəɫ
fer-GET-fuhl-ness
fəɡˈɛtfəlnəs
fuh-GET-fuhl-niss
Definition
Forgetfulness is the state of being unable to remember things, often because of distraction, aging, or being inattentive.
IPA Transcription
American English
fɝˈɡɛtfəɫ/, /fɔɹˈɡɛtfəɫ
British English
fəɡˈɛtfəlnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fer-GET-fuhl-ness
UK
fuh-GET-fuhl-niss
Listen in Context
His forgetfulness made him miss the meeting.
Forgetfulness can sometimes be a sign of stress.
Drinking enough water can help reduce forgetfulness.
Her forgetfulness is getting worse as she gets older.