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How to pronounce “least

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Pronunciation guide for least

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of least with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
World Class Food Writer & Nutritionistleast you're starting your day with
Definition summary
Used for forming superlatives of adjectives, especially those that do not form the superlative by adding -est.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce least

World Class Food Writer & Nutritionist

least you're starting your day with

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “least

Meaning

  • [Adverb]
  • Used for forming superlatives of adjectives, especially those that do not form the superlative by adding -est.
  • In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others.
  • [Noun]
  • (philosophy) Something of the smallest possible extent; an indivisible unit.
  • [Adjective]
  • (archaic, outside of fixed terms) superlative form of little: most little; littlest.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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