How to pronounce littlest
Say it like LIT-uh-lust. Littlest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- uh
- lust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Littlest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of littlest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIT-uh-lust.
What does littlest mean?
- superlative form of little: most little How to pronounce little
Questions about saying littlest
How do you pronounce littlest?
Say LIT-uh-lust. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtələst/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtələst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in littlest?
Littlest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · uh · lust.
Is littlest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlɪtələst/ (LIT-uh-lust).