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