Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dearest

/ˈdɪɹɪst/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.42 in modern English

Syllables
dear-est
IPA
/ˈdɪɹɪst/
8
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

superlative form of dear: most dear

noun

A beloved person; a term of endearment.

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdɪɹɪst/
  • British English: /ˈdɪəɹɪst/

Inflected Forms

dearests (plural)

Phrases

nearest and dearest

Synonyms

beloved honey darling sweetheart dear love baby deary dearie sweetie

Rhymes With

nearest severest

Questions

How do you pronounce dearest?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɪɹɪst/.
What does dearest mean?
superlative form of dear: most dear

How to pronounce dearest

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