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