How to pronounce hindmost
Say it like HYND-mohst. Hindmost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYND).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hindmost. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HYND
- mohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hindmost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mohstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hindmost
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HYND-mohst.
What does hindmost mean?
- superlative form of hind: most hind How to pronounce hind
Where does hindmost come from?
From Middle English hindemest, from Old English hindemest, superlative of hindema; compare Gothic 𐌷𐌹𐌽𐌳𐌿𐌼𐌹𐍃𐍄𐍃 (hindumists).
Questions about saying hindmost
How do you pronounce hindmost?
Say HYND-mohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪndməʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hindmost?
Hindmost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYND). Broken into parts: HYND · mohst.
Is hindmost pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhaɪndməʊst/ (HYND-mohst).