How to pronounce deepest
Say it like DEE-pust. Deepest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- pust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deepest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deepest
American and British speakers say deepest in essentially the same way: /ˈdipəst/ in the US and /ˈdiːpəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-pust.
What does deepest mean?
- superlative form of deep: most deep. How to pronounce deep
Questions about saying deepest
How do you pronounce deepest?
Say DEE-pust. The American pronunciation is /ˈdipəst/. In British English it is /ˈdiːpəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deepest?
Deepest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · pust.
Do Americans and Brits say deepest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdipəst/ and the British form is /ˈdiːpəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.