How to pronounce farthest
Say it like FAR-thust. Farthest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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- FAR
- thust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farthest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of farthest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-thist.
What does farthest mean?
- Alternative form of furthest. (See also usage notes at further.)
- Alternative form of furthest. (See also usage notes at further.)
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying farthest
How do you pronounce farthest?
Say FAR-thust. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrðəst/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːðɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farthest?
Farthest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · thust.
Is farthest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɑːðɪst/ (FAH-thist).