How to pronounce faintest
Say it like FAYN-tust. Faintest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYN).
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- FAYN
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faintest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of faintest
American and British speakers say faintest in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪntəst/ in the US and /ˈfeɪntəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYN-tust.
What does faintest mean?
- superlative form of faint: most faint How to pronounce faint“He claimed he hadn't the faintest idea what happened.”
Questions about saying faintest
How do you pronounce faintest?
Say FAYN-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪntəst/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪntəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faintest?
Faintest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYN). Broken into parts: FAYN · tust.
Do Americans and Brits say faintest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪntəst/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪntəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.