How to pronounce brightest
Say it like BRY-tust. Brightest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRY).
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US American/ˈbraɪtəst/BRY-tust
UK British/ˈbraɪtəst/BRY-tust
- BRY
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brightest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brightest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BRY-tust.
What does brightest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of bright: most bright How to pronounce bright
Questions about saying brightest
How do you pronounce brightest?
Say BRY-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraɪtəst/. In British English it is /ˈbraɪtəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brightest?
Brightest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRY). Broken into parts: BRY · tust.
Is brightest 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 /ˈbraɪtəst/ (BRY-tust).