How to Pronounce Blackest

To pronounce "blackest", say BLACK-est — 2 syllables, IPA /blækəst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/blækəst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blackest”

"blackest" has 2 syllables: black-est. It rhymes with acquest and slackest, if that helps it stick.

What does blackest mean?

adjective

  1. (of an object) Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.
  2. (of a place, etc) Without light.

Synonyms

darkswartgloomypitch-black

Antonyms

nonblackunblackwhitebrightilluminatedlit

Words that rhyme with blackest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

acquestslackest

Related words

darkestblackeninggrayestdarkerdarkishdarknessblackened

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blackest"?▾

"Blackest" has 2 syllables: black · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "blackest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blackest" is /blækəst/.

What does "blackest" mean?▾

Blackest: (of an object) Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.

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