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