How to pronounce closest
Say it like KLOH-sust. Closest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH).
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US American/ˈkloʊsəst/KLOH-sust
UK British/ˈkləʊsɪst/KLOH-sist
- KLOH
- sust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Closest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of closest
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOH-sist.
What does closest mean?
adverb
- (superlative of near or close) within the shortest distance“that was the time he came nearest to death”
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Questions about saying closest
How do you pronounce closest?
Say KLOH-sust. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊsəst/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in closest?
Closest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH). Broken into parts: KLOH · sust.
Is closest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkləʊsɪst/ (KLOH-sist).