How to pronounce leanest
Say it like LEE-nust. Leanest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leanest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay 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 leanest
American and British speakers say leanest in essentially the same way: /ˈlinəst/ in the US and /ˈliːnəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-nust.
What does leanest mean?
- superlative form of lean: most lean How to pronounce lean
Where does leanest come from?
From lean + -est.
Words that rhyme with leanest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leanest.
Questions about saying leanest
How do you pronounce leanest?
Say LEE-nust. The American pronunciation is /ˈlinəst/. In British English it is /ˈliːnəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leanest?
Leanest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · nust.
Do Americans and Brits say leanest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlinəst/ and the British form is /ˈliːnəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.