How to pronounce ablest
Say it like AY-blust. Ablest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- blust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ablest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- blustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ablest
American and British speakers say ablest in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪbləst/ in the US and /ˈeɪbləst/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-blust.
What does ablest mean?
- superlative form of able: most able How to pronounce able
Questions about saying ablest
How do you pronounce ablest?
Say AY-blust. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪbləst/. In British English it is /ˈeɪbləst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ablest?
Ablest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · blust.
Do Americans and Brits say ablest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪbləst/ and the British form is /ˈeɪbləst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.