How to pronounce loudest
Say it like LOW-dust. Loudest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOW).
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- LOW
- dust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loudest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of loudest
American and British speakers say loudest in essentially the same way: /ˈlaʊdəst/ in the US and /ˈlaʊdəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOW-dust.
What does loudest mean?
- superlative form of loud: most loud How to pronounce loud
Questions about saying loudest
How do you pronounce loudest?
Say LOW-dust. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaʊdəst/. In British English it is /ˈlaʊdəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loudest?
Loudest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOW). Broken into parts: LOW · dust.
Do Americans and Brits say loudest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaʊdəst/ and the British form is /ˈlaʊdəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.