How to pronounce grayest
Say it like GRAY-ist. Grayest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grayest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grayest
American and British speakers say grayest in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪɪst/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-ist.
What does grayest mean?
- superlative form of gray: most gray How to pronounce gray
Questions about saying grayest
How do you pronounce grayest?
Say GRAY-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪɪst/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grayest?
Grayest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say grayest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪɪst/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.