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