weakness

/ˈwiːknəs/

Syllables weak·ness

Stress WEAK-ness

Phonics Breakdown

weak

/wiːk/

long e

ness

/nəs/

schwa

Meaning

the state of being weak; a flaw or disadvantage

Sound Reference

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weak=/wiːk/(weak) + ness=/nəs/(kindness)

Example

Honesty is his strength, not his weakness.