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