How to pronounce fastest
Say it like FAS-tust. Fastest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS).
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US American/ˈfæstəst/FAS-tust
UK British/ˈfɑːstɪst/FAH-stist
- FAS
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
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Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fastest
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: FAH-stist.
What does fastest mean?
adverb
- most quickly
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Questions about saying fastest
How do you pronounce fastest?
Say FAS-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæstəst/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːstɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fastest?
Fastest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS). Broken into parts: FAS · tust.
Is fastest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈfɑːstɪst/ (FAH-stist).