how to pronounce smallest

/ˈsmɔːləst/

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smallest is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… it's the world's smallest mountain range …”

meanings of smallest

adjective:

Superlative form of small: most small.

adverb:

Superlative form of small: most small.

smallest frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word smallest occurs in english on average 9.3 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.