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