How to pronounce fittest
Say it like FIT-ust. Fittest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIT).
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US American/ˈfɪtəst/FIT-ust
UK British/ˈfɪtəst/FIT-ust
- FIT
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fittest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fittest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FIT-ust.
What does fittest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of fit: most fit How to pronounce fit
Questions about saying fittest
How do you pronounce fittest?
Say FIT-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪtəst/. In British English it is /ˈfɪtəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fittest?
Fittest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIT). Broken into parts: FIT · ust.
Is fittest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfɪtəst/ (FIT-ust).