how to pronounce slightest

/ˈslaɪtəst/

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slightest is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of slightest in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… meanwhile not looking the slightest bit …”

meanings of slightest

adjective:

Superlative form of slight: most slight.

verb:

Second-person singular simple present form of slight.

slightest frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word slightest occurs in english on average 7.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.