How to pronounce flightiest
Say it like FLY-tee-ust. Flightiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY).
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- FLY
- tee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flightiest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- teeKeep 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 flightiest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLY-tee-ust.
What does flightiest mean?
- superlative form of flighty: most flighty How to pronounce flighty
Questions about saying flightiest
How do you pronounce flightiest?
Say FLY-tee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaɪtiəst/. In British English it is /ˈflaɪtiəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flightiest?
Flightiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY). Broken into parts: FLY · tee · ust.
Is flightiest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈflaɪtiəst/ (FLY-tee-ust).