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