How to pronounce smallest
Say it like SMAW-lust. Smallest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce smallest. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SMAW
- lust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smallest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of smallest
American and British speakers say smallest in essentially the same way: /ˈsmɔləst/ in the US and /ˈsmɔːlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMAW-list.
What does smallest mean?
- superlative form of small: most small How to pronounce small
- superlative form of small: most small How to pronounce small
Questions about saying smallest
How do you pronounce smallest?
Say SMAW-lust. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɔləst/. In British English it is /ˈsmɔːlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smallest?
Smallest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAW). Broken into parts: SMAW · lust.
Do Americans and Brits say smallest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmɔləst/ and the British form is /ˈsmɔːlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.