How to Pronounce "in the least"
expression
in THUH-LEEST
in thuh-LEEST
Definition
Used for emphasis in negative sentences, meaning 'not at all' or 'not even a little'. It shows that something does not happen or is not true in any way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫist
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈiːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in THUH-LEEST
UK
in thuh-LEEST
Listen in Context
I'm not tired in the least.
This test is not difficult in the least.
She wasn't surprised in the least by the news.
Honestly, that doesn't bother me in the least.