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