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