How to pronounce heaviest
Say it like HEV-ee-ust. Heaviest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEV).
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- HEV
- ee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heaviest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep 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 heaviest
American and British speakers say heaviest in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛviəst/ in the US and /ˈhɛviəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEV-ee-ust.
What does heaviest mean?
- superlative form of heavy: most heavy How to pronounce heavy
Questions about saying heaviest
How do you pronounce heaviest?
Say HEV-ee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛviəst/. In British English it is /ˈhɛviəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heaviest?
Heaviest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEV). Broken into parts: HEV · ee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say heaviest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛviəst/ and the British form is /ˈhɛviəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.