How to Pronounce Leanest

To pronounce "leanest", say LEAN-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

LEAN-est

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💡 Tip for remembering “leanest”

"leanest" has 2 syllables: lean-est. It rhymes with machinist and greenest, if that helps it stick.

What does leanest mean?

verb

  1. To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

    “She leaned out of the window.”

  2. To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.

    “I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election.  The Hispanic vote leans Democratic.”

verb

  1. To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.

adjective

  1. (of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
  2. (of meat) Having little fat.

    “lean steak cuts”

Synonyms

deficientdilutepoorinsufficientscarcesparselithesvelte

Antonyms

rich

Words that rhyme with leanest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

machinistgreenestplenisthygienistcleanestmeanestkeenestkienast

Related words

scragshealthiestfattesttightestlowesthungriestfittestcleanest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leanest"?▾

"Leanest" has 2 syllables: lean · est.

What does "leanest" mean?▾

Leanest: To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

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