How to Pronounce Slowest

To pronounce "slowest", say SLOW-est — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsləʊɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsləʊɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slowest”

"slowest" has 2 syllables: slow-est. It rhymes with soloist and boist, if that helps it stick.

What does slowest mean?

adjective

  1. Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.

    “a slow train;  a slow computer”

  2. Not happening in a short time; spread over a comparatively long time.

adverb

  1. Slowly.

    “That clock is running slow.”

Synonyms

carefuldeliberateprudentboringdilatorydullinactiveslothful

Antonyms

hastyprecipitatepromptaccuratefastbrisk

Words that rhyme with slowest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

soloistboistdoestlowestroistchoused

Related words

lowestweakestfastestquickeststeepeststrongestsharpestsmallest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slowest"?▾

"Slowest" has 2 syllables: slow · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "slowest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slowest" is /ˈsləʊɪst/.

What does "slowest" mean?▾

Slowest: Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.

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