How to Pronounce Smallest

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsmɔːlɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “smallest”

"smallest" has 2 syllables: small-est. It rhymes with solaced and volost, if that helps it stick.

What does smallest mean?

adjective

  1. Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

    “A small group.”

  2. Young, as a child.

    “Remember when the children were small?”

adverb

  1. In a small fashion.
  2. In or into small pieces.

Synonyms

littlemicroscopicminusculeminutetinylowercase

Antonyms

bigcapitalgenerouslarge

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Words that rhyme with smallest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

solacedvolostdrollestdrollistbaalistgaullist

Related words

leastlittlelittlestlowestminimalminimumchildfaintest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smallest"?▾

"Smallest" has 2 syllables: small · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "smallest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "smallest" is /ˈsmɔːlɪst/.

What does "smallest" mean?▾

Smallest: Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

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