How to Pronounce "weakness"
word
/ˈwiknəs/
WEEK-nis
/wˈiːknəs/
WEEK-nis
Definition
The state of not being strong, physically or mentally. It can also mean a weak point in a person, system, argument, or character.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwiknəs/
British English
/wˈiːknəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEEK-nis
UK
WEEK-nis
Listen in Context
After the illness, he felt great weakness in his legs.
This wall has a weakness near the bottom.
One weakness in his argument is the lack of evidence.
I have a real weakness for dark chocolate.