How to pronounce bitterest
Say it like BIT-uh-rust. Bitterest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bitterest. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BIT
- uh
- rust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bitterest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bitterest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BIT-uh-rust.
What does bitterest mean?
- superlative form of bitter: most bitter. How to pronounce bitter
Questions about saying bitterest
How do you pronounce bitterest?
Say BIT-uh-rust. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪtərəst/. In British English it is /ˈbɪtərəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bitterest?
Bitterest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT). Broken into parts: BIT · uh · rust.
Is bitterest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbɪtərəst/ (BIT-uh-rust).