How to pronounce holiest
Say it like HOH-lee-ist. Holiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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US American/ˈhoʊliɪst/HOH-lee-ist
UK British/ˈhəʊliɪst/HOH-lee-ist
- HOH
- lee
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holiest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of holiest
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-lee-ist.
What does holiest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of holy: most holy; most sacred. How to pronounce holy
- superlative form of holey: most holey; most full of holes. How to pronounce holey
Questions about saying holiest
How do you pronounce holiest?
Say HOH-lee-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊliɪst/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊliɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holiest?
Holiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · lee · ist.
Is holiest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊliɪst/ (HOH-lee-ist).