How to pronounce longest
Say it like LAWNG-gust. Longest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- gust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of longest
American and British speakers say longest in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔŋɡəst/ in the US and /ˈlɒŋɡɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: LONG-ghist.
What does longest mean?
- for the most time“she stayed longest”
Where does longest come from?
From long + -est.
Questions about saying longest
How do you pronounce longest?
Say LAWNG-gust. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋɡəst/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋɡɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longest?
Longest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · gust.
Do Americans and Brits say longest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔŋɡəst/ and the British form is /ˈlɒŋɡɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.