How to pronounce heartiest
Say it like HAR-tee-ust. Heartiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- tee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heartiest 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heartiest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-tee-ust.
What does heartiest mean?
- superlative form of hearty: most hearty How to pronounce hearty
Questions about saying heartiest
How do you pronounce heartiest?
Say HAR-tee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrtiəst/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːtiəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heartiest?
Heartiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · tee · ust.
Is heartiest 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 /ˈhɑːtiəst/ (HAH-tee-ust).