How to Pronounce Quickest

To pronounce "quickest", say QUICK-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

8

Letters

QUICK-est

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💡 Tip for remembering “quickest”

"quickest" has 2 syllables: quick-est. It rhymes with sickest and thickest, if that helps it stick.

What does quickest mean?

adjective

  1. Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.

    “He's a quick runner.”

  2. Occurring in a short time; happening or done rapidly.

    “That was a quick meal.”

Synonyms

extantlivevitalhotheadedrattishshort-temperedsnippishsnippy

Antonyms

slow

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Words that rhyme with quickest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sickestthickestslickest

Related words

fastestbestearliestshortestspeediestswiftestquickybriefest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quickest"?▾

"Quickest" has 2 syllables: quick · est.

What does "quickest" mean?▾

Quickest: Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.

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