How to pronounce fondest
Say it like FON-dust. Fondest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FON).
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US American/ˈfɑndəst/FON-dust
UK British/ˈfɒndəst/FON-dust
- FON
- dust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fondest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fondest
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FON-dust.
What does fondest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of fond: most fond How to pronounce fond
Questions about saying fondest
How do you pronounce fondest?
Say FON-dust. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑndəst/. In British English it is /ˈfɒndəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fondest?
Fondest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FON). Broken into parts: FON · dust.
Is fondest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒndəst/ (FON-dust).