How to pronounce cleanest
Say it like KLEE-nust. Cleanest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE).
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- KLEE
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleanest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cleanest
American and British speakers say cleanest in essentially the same way: /ˈklinəst/ in the US and /ˈkliːnəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEE-nust.
What does cleanest mean?
- superlative form of clean: most clean How to pronounce clean
Words that rhyme with cleanest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cleanest.
Questions about saying cleanest
How do you pronounce cleanest?
Say KLEE-nust. The American pronunciation is /ˈklinəst/. In British English it is /ˈkliːnəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleanest?
Cleanest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE). Broken into parts: KLEE · nust.
Do Americans and Brits say cleanest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklinəst/ and the British form is /ˈkliːnəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.