How to pronounce deadliest
Say it like DED-lee-ust. Deadliest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED).
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- DED
- lee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deadliest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- leeKeep 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 deadliest
American and British speakers say deadliest in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛdliəst/ in the US and /ˈdɛdliəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: DED-lee-ust.
What does deadliest mean?
- Causing the greatest number of deaths“It was the deadliest plane crash since 1988.”
- Having the greatest likelihood of causing a death“The black mamba is one of the deadliest snakes.”
Questions about saying deadliest
How do you pronounce deadliest?
Say DED-lee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛdliəst/. In British English it is /ˈdɛdliəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deadliest?
Deadliest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED). Broken into parts: DED · lee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say deadliest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛdliəst/ and the British form is /ˈdɛdliəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.