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