How to pronounce slightest
Say it like SLY-tust. Slightest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY).
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US American/ˈslaɪtəst/SLY-tust
UK British/ˈslaɪtɪst/SLY-tist
- SLY
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slightest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of slightest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SLY-tist.
What does slightest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of slight: most slight. How to pronounce slight
Questions about saying slightest
How do you pronounce slightest?
Say SLY-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈslaɪtəst/. In British English it is /ˈslaɪtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slightest?
Slightest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY). Broken into parts: SLY · tust.
Is slightest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈslaɪtɪst/ (SLY-tist).