How to Pronounce Highest

To pronounce "highest", say HIGH-est — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhaɪ.ɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhaɪ.ɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “highest”

"highest" has 2 syllables: high-est. It rhymes with biased and unbiased, if that helps it stick.

What does highest mean?

adjective

  1. Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.

    “The balloon rose high in the sky.   The wall was high.   a high mountain”

  2. Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.

adverb

  1. In or to an elevated position.

    “How high above land did you fly?”

  2. In or at a great value.

    “Costs have grown higher this year again.”

Antonyms

low

Words that rhyme with highest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

biasedunbiaseddriestshiestshyestbiassedspriestwriestnighestflyestdryestspryest

Related words

maximalmaximumpeakultimateaboveabsoluteadditionadvanced

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "highest"?▾

"Highest" has 2 syllables: high · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "highest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "highest" is /ˈhaɪ.ɪst/.

What does "highest" mean?▾

Highest: Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.

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