How to pronounce coldest
Say it like KOHL-dust. Coldest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL).
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US American/ˈkoʊldəst/KOHL-dust
UK British/ˈkəʊldəst/KOHL-dust
- KOHL
- dust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coldest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coldest
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHL-dust.
What does coldest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of cold: most cold How to pronounce cold
Questions about saying coldest
How do you pronounce coldest?
Say KOHL-dust. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊldəst/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊldəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coldest?
Coldest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL). Broken into parts: KOHL · dust.
Is coldest 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 /ˈkəʊldəst/ (KOHL-dust).