deafness meaning

UK US /ˈdɛfnəs/ 2 syllables

deafness (noun): partial or complete loss of hearing.

Definition of deafness

  1. partial or complete loss of hearing

    Synonyms: hearing loss

    Type of: hearing impairment

    Kinds: tone deafness, deaf-mutism

    Related forms: deaf

How to pronounce deafness

deafness is pronounced /ˈdɛfnəs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in SS · 8-letter words

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