How to pronounce flimsiest
Say it like FLIM-zee-ust. Flimsiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIM).
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- FLIM
- zee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flimsiest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zeeKeep 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 flimsiest
American and British speakers say flimsiest in essentially the same way: /ˈflɪmziəst/ in the US and /ˈflɪmziəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLIM-zee-ust.
What does flimsiest mean?
- superlative form of flimsy: most flimsy How to pronounce flimsy
Questions about saying flimsiest
How do you pronounce flimsiest?
Say FLIM-zee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪmziəst/. In British English it is /ˈflɪmziəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flimsiest?
Flimsiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIM). Broken into parts: FLIM · zee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say flimsiest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɪmziəst/ and the British form is /ˈflɪmziəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.