How to Pronounce Closest

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkləʊsɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “closest”

"closest" has 2 syllables: clos-est. It rhymes with grossest, if that helps it stick.

What does closest mean?

verb

(physical) To remove a gap.
(social) To finish, to terminate.

adjective

Closed, shut.
Narrow; confined.
“a close alley; close quarters”

Synonyms

narrow shut close off close up cover shut off close down high close by near

Antonyms

extend widen open begin commence distant far far off

Words that rhyme with closest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grossest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "closest"?▾

"Closest" has 2 syllables: clos · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "closest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "closest" is /ˈkləʊsɪst/.

What does "closest" mean?▾

Closest: (physical) To remove a gap.

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