How to pronounce eldest
Say it like EL-dust. Eldest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- dust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eldest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eldest
American and British speakers say eldest in essentially the same way: /ˈɛldəst/ in the US and /ˈɛldɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-dist.
What does eldest mean?
- first in order of birth“the firstborn child”
- the offspring who came first in the order of birth
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying eldest
How do you pronounce eldest?
Say EL-dust. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛldəst/. In British English it is /ˈɛldɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eldest?
Eldest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · dust.
Do Americans and Brits say eldest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛldəst/ and the British form is /ˈɛldɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.