How to pronounce harshest
Say it like HAR-shust. Harshest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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US American/ˈhɑrʃəst/HAR-shust
UK British/ˈhɑːʃəst/HAH-shust
- HAR
- shust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harshest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of harshest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-shust.
What does harshest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of harsh: most harsh How to pronounce harsh
Questions about saying harshest
How do you pronounce harshest?
Say HAR-shust. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrʃəst/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːʃəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harshest?
Harshest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · shust.
Is harshest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɑːʃəst/ (HAH-shust).