madness

Word parts

mad + -ness

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmæd.nəs/ or /ˈmæd.nɪs/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmad.nəs/

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• (NZ) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɛd.nɘs/

Noun

Singular madness

Plural madnesses

1. Madness is the state of being mad or insane.