How to pronounce keenest
Say it like KEE-nust. Keenest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keenest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of keenest
American and British speakers say keenest in essentially the same way: /ˈkinəst/ in the US and /ˈkiːnəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEE-nust.
What does keenest mean?
- superlative form of keen: most keen How to pronounce keen
Words that rhyme with keenest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keenest.
Questions about saying keenest
How do you pronounce keenest?
Say KEE-nust. The American pronunciation is /ˈkinəst/. In British English it is /ˈkiːnəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keenest?
Keenest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · nust.
Do Americans and Brits say keenest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkinəst/ and the British form is /ˈkiːnəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.