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