How to pronounce dirtiest
Say it like DUR-tee-ust. Dirtiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR).
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- DUR
- tee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dirtiest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- teeKeep 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 dirtiest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DUR-tee-ust.
What does dirtiest mean?
- superlative form of dirty: most dirty How to pronounce dirty
Questions about saying dirtiest
How do you pronounce dirtiest?
Say DUR-tee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɝtiəst/. In British English it is /ˈdɜːtiəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dirtiest?
Dirtiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR). Broken into parts: DUR · tee · ust.
Is dirtiest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɜːtiəst/ (DUR-tee-ust).