laziness
/ˈleɪzinəs/
Syllables la·zi·ness
Stress LA-zi-ness
Phonics Breakdown
la
/leɪ/
long a_e
zi
/zi/
long i (i_e)
ness
/nəs/
schwa
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use effort
Sound Reference
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a=/eɪ/(late) + zi=/zi/(zero) + ness=/nəs/(business)
Example
Laziness can prevent people from reaching their goals.