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