To pronounce "deftest", say DEFT-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"deftest" has 2 syllables: deft-est. It rhymes with leftist, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“He assembled it in one fluid, deft motion.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Deftest" has 2 syllables: deft · est.
Deftest: Quick and neat in action; skillful.
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