How to pronounce funniest
Say it like FUHN-ee-ust. Funniest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce funniest. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FUHN
- ee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Funniest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of funniest
American and British speakers say funniest in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌniəst/ in the US and /ˈfʌniɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHN-ee-ist.
What does funniest mean?
- superlative form of funny: most funny How to pronounce funny
- superlative form of funny: most funny How to pronounce funny
Questions about saying funniest
How do you pronounce funniest?
Say FUHN-ee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌniəst/. In British English it is /ˈfʌniɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in funniest?
Funniest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN). Broken into parts: FUHN · ee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say funniest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌniəst/ and the British form is /ˈfʌniɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.