How to pronounce coolest
Say it like KOO-lust. Coolest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce coolest. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOO
- lust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coolest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coolest
American and British speakers say coolest in essentially the same way: /ˈkuləst/ in the US and /ˈkuːləst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-lust.
What does coolest mean?
- superlative form of cool: most cool How to pronounce cool
Questions about saying coolest
How do you pronounce coolest?
Say KOO-lust. The American pronunciation is /ˈkuləst/. In British English it is /ˈkuːləst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coolest?
Coolest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · lust.
Do Americans and Brits say coolest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkuləst/ and the British form is /ˈkuːləst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.