How to pronounce innermost
Say it like IN-er-mohst. Innermost has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- er
- mohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Innermost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- mohstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of innermost
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: IN-uh-mohst.
What does innermost mean?
- superlative form of inner: most inner; the very deepest within; farthest from the surface or external part. How to pronounce inner“She poured her innermost feelings into her journal.”
- That which is innermost; the core.
Where does innermost come from?
From Middle English innermost, innermest, in-nermast, alteration (due to Middle English inner, innere (“inner”)) of Old English innemest (“innermost”), equivalent to inner + -most.
Questions about saying innermost
How do you pronounce innermost?
Say IN-er-mohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnɚmoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈɪnəməʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in innermost?
Innermost has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · er · mohst.
Is innermost pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɪnəməʊst/ (IN-uh-mohst).