How to Pronounce "loneliness"
word
/ˈɫoʊnɫinəs/
LOHN-lee-nus
/lˈəʊnlinəs/
LOHN-lee-nus
Definition
The feeling of being alone or isolated, often with sadness because you want more social connection.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫoʊnɫinəs/
British English
/lˈəʊnlinəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOHN-lee-nus
UK
LOHN-lee-nus
Listen in Context
Some elderly people suffer from loneliness.
Loneliness can make you feel sad.
He talked about his loneliness after moving to a new city.
Sometimes loneliness creeps in even when you're surrounded by people.