How to pronounce fairest
Say it like FER-ist. Fairest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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- FER
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fairest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fairest
American and British speakers say fairest in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛrɪst/ in the US and /ˈfɛərɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAIR-rist.
What does fairest mean?
- superlative form of fair: most fair How to pronounce fair
Questions about saying fairest
How do you pronounce fairest?
Say FER-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrɪst/. In British English it is /ˈfɛərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fairest?
Fairest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say fairest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛrɪst/ and the British form is /ˈfɛərɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.