How to Pronounce Thinnest

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈθɪnəst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thinnest”

"thinnest" has 2 syllables: thinn-est. It rhymes with violinist, if that helps it stick.

What does thinnest mean?

adjective

  1. Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.

    “thin plate of metal;  thin paper;  thin board;  thin covering”

  2. Very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions.

    “thin wire;  thin string”

Synonyms

reedyskinnyslenderslimsveltewaifishnarrowspaced out

Antonyms

thick

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Words that rhyme with thinnest

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violinist

Related words

closesttightestultrathinslimmestskinniesttiniestnarrowestlightest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thinnest"?▾

"Thinnest" has 2 syllables: thinn · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "thinnest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thinnest" is /ˈθɪnəst/.

What does "thinnest" mean?▾

Thinnest: Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.

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