How to pronounce gentlest
Say it like JEN-tuh-lust. Gentlest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- tuh
- lust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gentlest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gentlest
American and British speakers say gentlest in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛntələst/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛntələst/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-tuh-lust.
What does gentlest mean?
- superlative form of gentle: most gentle How to pronounce gentle
Questions about saying gentlest
How do you pronounce gentlest?
Say JEN-tuh-lust. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛntələst/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛntələst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gentlest?
Gentlest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · tuh · lust.
Do Americans and Brits say gentlest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛntələst/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛntələst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.