How Do You Spell NESSES?

Pronunciation: [nˈɛsɪz] (IPA)

The plural form of the word "ness" is spelled "nesses". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈnɛsɪz/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, followed by a voiced "s" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a voiced "z" sound. The spelling of this word can be confusing due to the multiple "s" sounds and silent "e" at the end of "ness". However, with the correct phonetic transcription, the spelling can be easily understood.

Common Misspellings for NESSES

• nrsses
• n4sses
• n3sses
• nezses
• nesaes
• neszes
• nesxes
• neswes
• ness4s
• ness3s
• nessez
• nbesses
• hnesses
• nwesses
• newsses
• nsesses
• nessses
• ndesses
• nedsses

Etymology of NESSES

The word "nesses" is a plural noun derived from the term "ness", which originated from Old Norse. In Old Norse, "nes" means "nose" or "promontory". Over time, it was adopted into various North Germanic and Old English dialects, where it also referred to promontories or headlands. The plural form "nesses" is often used to describe a group or collection of such promontories or headlands.

Similar spelling words for NESSES

• nexus,
• negus.