How do you pronounce "littlest"?

In American English: /ˈlɪtələst/ (LIT-uhl-uhst). In British English: /lˈɪtəlɪst/ (L-it-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪtələst/ (LIT-uhl-uhst). In Australian English: /lˈɪtəlɪst/ (L-it-uhl).

Is "littlest" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪtələst/ (LIT-uhl-uhst), while in British English it's /lˈɪtəlɪst/ (L-it-uhl).

How to Pronounce "littlest"

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littlest

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/ˈlɪtələst/

LIT-uhl-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

lɪtlit·əltl·əstest

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