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