How to Pronounce Brightest

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbɹaɪtɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brightest”

"brightest" has 2 syllables: bright-est. It rhymes with rightist and slightest, if that helps it stick.

What does brightest mean?

adjective

  1. Visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, clear, radiant; not dark.

    “Could you please dim the light? It's far too bright.”

  2. Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.

    “He's very bright. He was able to solve the problem without my help.”

Words that rhyme with brightest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rightistslightestlightestwhitesttightestrightest

Related words

brilliantshiningglossglossybestfinestcleverestgreatest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brightest"?▾

"Brightest" has 2 syllables: bright · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "brightest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brightest" is /ˈbɹaɪtɪst/.

What does "brightest" mean?▾

Brightest: Visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, clear, radiant; not dark.

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