How do you pronounce "silliest"?

In American English: /ˈsɪliːəst/ (SIL-ee-uhst). In British English: /sˈɪliɪst/ (S-il-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪliːəst/ (SIL-ee-uhst). In Australian English: /sˈɪliɪst/ (S-il-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪliːəst/ (SIL-ee-uhst), while in British English it's /sˈɪliɪst/ (S-il-ee).

How to Pronounce "silliest"

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silliest

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/ˈsɪliːəst/

SIL-ee-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

sɪlsil·iːli·əstest

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