To pronounce "funniest", say FUNN-iest — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfʊnɪ.ɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfʊnɪ.ɪst/
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"funniest" has 2 syllables: funn-iest. It rhymes with sunniest and tinniest, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“When I went to the circus, I only found the clowns funny.”
“I've got a funny feeling that this isn't going to work.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Funniest" has 2 syllables: funn · iest.
The IPA transcription of "funniest" is /ˈfʊnɪ.ɪst/.
Funniest: Amusing; humorous; comical.
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