how to pronounce tallest

/ˈtɔːlɪst/

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tallest is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… one of the tallest men of his er at six …”

meanings of tallest

adjective:

Superlative form of tall: most tall.

tallest frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word tallest occurs in english on average 2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.