Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tallest

/ˈtɔ.lɪst/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.50 in modern English

Syllables: tallest
IPA: /ˈtɔ.lɪst/

7

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

superlative form of tall: most tall

Example Sentences

"It's not the longest or tallest viaduct in Britain, but the landscape upon which it sits makes for a stunning backdrop."

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈtɔ.lɪst/
British English: /ˈtɔː.lɪst/

Rhymes With

gaullist smallest

Questions

How do you pronounce tallest?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtɔ.lɪst/.
What does tallest mean?: superlative form of tall: most tall

How to pronounce tallest

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