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