How to pronounce zaniest
Say it like ZAY-nee-ust. Zaniest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAY).
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- ZAY
- nee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zaniest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zaniest
American and British speakers say zaniest in essentially the same way: /ˈzeɪniəst/ in the US and /ˈzeɪniəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAY-nee-ust.
What does zaniest mean?
- superlative form of zany: most zany How to pronounce zany
Questions about saying zaniest
How do you pronounce zaniest?
Say ZAY-nee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈzeɪniəst/. In British English it is /ˈzeɪniəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zaniest?
Zaniest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ZAY · nee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say zaniest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzeɪniəst/ and the British form is /ˈzeɪniəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.