How to pronounce jolliest
Say it like JOL-ee-ist. Jolliest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOL).
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US American/ˈdʒɑliɪst/JOL-ee-ist
UK British/ˈdʒɒliɪst/JOL-ee-ist
- JOL
- ee
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jolliest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep 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 jolliest
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOL-ee-ist.
What does jolliest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of jolly: most jolly How to pronounce jolly
Questions about saying jolliest
How do you pronounce jolliest?
Say JOL-ee-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑliɪst/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒliɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jolliest?
Jolliest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOL). Broken into parts: JOL · ee · ist.
Is jolliest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdʒɒliɪst/ (JOL-ee-ist).