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