To pronounce "briefest", say BRIEF-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"briefest" has 2 syllables: brief-est. It rhymes with chiefest, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Her reign was brief but spectacular.”
“His speech of acceptance was brief but moving.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Briefest" has 2 syllables: brief · est.
Briefest: Of short duration; happening quickly.
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