How to pronounce greatest
Say it like GRAY-tust. Greatest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greatest 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.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of greatest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRAY-tist.
What does greatest mean?
- highest in quality
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Questions about saying greatest
How do you pronounce greatest?
Say GRAY-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪtəst/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greatest?
Greatest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · tust.
Is greatest 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 /ˈɡreɪtɪst/ (GRAY-tist).