How to pronounce quickest
Say it like KWIK-ist. Quickest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK).
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- KWIK
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quickest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quickest
American and British speakers say quickest in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪkɪst/ in the US and /ˈkwɪkɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIK-ist.
What does quickest mean?
- superlative form of quick: most quick How to pronounce quick
- superlative form of quick: most quick How to pronounce quick
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Questions about saying quickest
How do you pronounce quickest?
Say KWIK-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪkɪst/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪkɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quickest?
Quickest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK). Broken into parts: KWIK · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say quickest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪkɪst/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪkɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.