How to pronounce fiercest
Say it like FEER-sust. Fiercest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEER).
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US American/ˈfɪrsəst/FEER-sust
UK British/ˈfɪəsəst/FEER-sust
- FEER
- sust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiercest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fiercest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEER-sust.
What does fiercest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of fierce: most fierce. How to pronounce fierce
Questions about saying fiercest
How do you pronounce fiercest?
Say FEER-sust. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪrsəst/. In British English it is /ˈfɪəsəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiercest?
Fiercest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEER). Broken into parts: FEER · sust.
Is fiercest 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 /ˈfɪəsəst/ (FEER-sust).