How to pronounce clearest
Say it like KLIR-ist. Clearest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIR).
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- KLIR
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clearest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clearest
American and British speakers say clearest in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪrɪst/ in the US and /ˈklɪrɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLIR-ist.
What does clearest mean?
- superlative form of clear: most clear How to pronounce clear
Where does clearest come from?
From clear + -est.
Questions about saying clearest
How do you pronounce clearest?
Say KLIR-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪrɪst/. In British English it is /ˈklɪrɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clearest?
Clearest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIR). Broken into parts: KLIR · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say clearest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪrɪst/ and the British form is /ˈklɪrɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.