How to pronounce largest
Say it like LAR-just. Largest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR).
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US American/ˈlɑrdʒəst/LAR-just
UK British/ˈlɑːdʒɪst/LAH-jist
- LAR
- just
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Largest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- justKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of largest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAH-jist.
What does largest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of large: most large How to pronounce large
Questions about saying largest
How do you pronounce largest?
Say LAR-just. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑrdʒəst/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːdʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in largest?
Largest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR). Broken into parts: LAR · just.
Is largest 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 /ˈlɑːdʒɪst/ (LAH-jist).