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