How to pronounce almost
Say it like AWL-mohst. Almost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
- AWL
- mohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The l is light but present: 'AWL-mohst'.
Almost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of almost
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AWL-mohst.
What does almost mean?
- (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but“the job is (just) about done”“the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded”
Where does almost come from?
From Middle English almost, from Old English eallmǣst (“nearly all, almost, for the most part”), equivalent to al- (“all”) + most.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying almost
How do you pronounce almost?
Say AWL-mohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔlˌmoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈɔːlˌməʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in almost?
Almost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · mohst.
Is almost pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɔːlˌməʊst/ (AWL-mohst).