How to pronounce driest
Say it like DRY-ust. Driest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY).
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- DRY
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Driest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of driest
American and British speakers say driest in essentially the same way: /ˈdraɪəst/ in the US and /ˈdraɪəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRY-ust.
What does driest mean?
- superlative form of dry: most dry How to pronounce dry
Words that rhyme with driest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of driest.
Questions about saying driest
How do you pronounce driest?
Say DRY-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈdraɪəst/. In British English it is /ˈdraɪəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in driest?
Driest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY). Broken into parts: DRY · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say driest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdraɪəst/ and the British form is /ˈdraɪəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.