To pronounce "greatest", say GREAT-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"greatest" has 2 syllables: great-est. It rhymes with latest and statist, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Greatest" has 2 syllables: great · est.
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