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