To pronounce "illest", say ILL-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"illest" has 2 syllables: ill-est. It rhymes with dullest and stillest, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Illest" has 2 syllables: ill · est.
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