How to pronounce cleverest
Say it like KLEV-er-ist. Cleverest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEV).
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- KLEV
- er
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleverest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cleverest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLEV-uh-ist.
What does cleverest mean?
- superlative form of clever: most clever How to pronounce clever
Questions about saying cleverest
How do you pronounce cleverest?
Say KLEV-er-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛvɚɪst/. In British English it is /ˈklɛvəɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleverest?
Cleverest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEV). Broken into parts: KLEV · er · ist.
Is cleverest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈklɛvəɪst/ (KLEV-uh-ist).