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