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