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