How to pronounce chilliest
Say it like CHIL-ee-ust. Chilliest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL).
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- CHIL
- ee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chilliest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chilliest
American and British speakers say chilliest in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪliəst/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪliəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIL-ee-ust.
What does chilliest mean?
- superlative form of chilly: most chilly How to pronounce chilly
Questions about saying chilliest
How do you pronounce chilliest?
Say CHIL-ee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪliəst/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪliəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chilliest?
Chilliest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL). Broken into parts: CHIL · ee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say chilliest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪliəst/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪliəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.