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