Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lightheadedness

/lˈaɪthˌɛdədnəs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.92 in modern English

Syllables: light-head-ed-ness
IPA: /lˈaɪthˌɛdədnəs/

24

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state or quality of being light-headed; dizziness or faintness; flightiness; wandering; delirium.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The lightheadedness passed once I lay down."
"The effects caused by inhaling nitrous oxide gas, such as lightheadedness and euphoria, can be felt within seconds."

Etymology

From light-headed (adjective) (any sense) + -ness (suffix forming nouns).

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

light-headedness (alternative)

Phrases

light-headedly

Frequently Paired Words

light-headedly vertigo

Synonyms

giddiness dizziness vertigo

Questions

How do you pronounce lightheadedness?: The recorded pronunciation is /lˈaɪthˌɛdədnəs/.
What does lightheadedness mean?: The state or quality of being light-headed; dizziness or faintness; flightiness; wandering; delirium.
Where does lightheadedness come from?: From light-headed (adjective) (any sense) + -ness (suffix forming nouns).

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