Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

greatest

/ˈɡɹeɪ.tɪst/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.79 in modern English

Syllables
great-est
IPA
/ˈɡɹeɪ.tɪst/
9
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

superlative form of great: most great

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How do you pronounce greatest?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɹeɪ.tɪst/.
What does greatest mean?
superlative form of great: most great

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