How to pronounce busiest
Say it like BIZ-ee-ust. Busiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIZ).
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- BIZ
- ee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Busiest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of busiest
American and British speakers say busiest in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪziəst/ in the US and /ˈbɪziəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIZ-ee-ust.
What does busiest mean?
- superlative form of busy: most busy How to pronounce busy
Where does busiest come from?
From busy + -est.
Questions about saying busiest
How do you pronounce busiest?
Say BIZ-ee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪziəst/. In British English it is /ˈbɪziəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in busiest?
Busiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIZ). Broken into parts: BIZ · ee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say busiest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪziəst/ and the British form is /ˈbɪziəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.